Metallium to Further Collaborate with Rice University to Expand Ability of its Licensed Flash Joule Technology to Individually Separate Individual Rare Earth Elements and Reduce or Avoid Solvent Extraction
Metallium (OTCQX: MTMCF) announced an expanded research collaboration with Rice University to enhance its Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology's capabilities in rare earth elements (REE) separation. The collaboration aims to develop direct separation of individual REEs, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for traditional solvent extraction (SX) processes.
The company's FJH technology currently provides a more efficient alternative to conventional sulphuric-acid circuits, producing SX-compatible intermediates. This development is particularly significant as over 90% of REE separation capacity is concentrated in China, with recent export restrictions affecting global automotive production.
Metallium has secured its first commercial site in Texas through Flash Metals USA Inc., with plans for additional permitted sites in Massachusetts and Virginia. The company focuses on recovering critical and precious metals from various feedstocks, including refinery waste, scrap, e-waste, and monazite.
Metallium (OTCQX: MTMCF) ha annunciato l'espansione della collaborazione di ricerca con la Rice University per potenziare le capacità della sua tecnologia Flash Joule Heating (FJH) nella separazione degli elementi delle terre rare (REE). L'obiettivo della collaborazione è sviluppare la separazione diretta dei singoli REE, riducendo o eliminando la necessità dei tradizionali processi di estrazione per solvente (SX).
La tecnologia FJH dell'azienda offre oggi un'alternativa più efficiente ai circuiti convenzionali a base di acido solforico, producendo intermedi compatibili con i processi SX. Questo progresso è particolarmente rilevante dato che oltre il 90% della capacità di separazione dei REE è concentrata in Cina, e le recenti restrizioni alle esportazioni hanno impatti sulla produzione automobilistica globale.
Metallium ha ottenuto il suo primo sito commerciale in Texas tramite Flash Metals USA Inc., e prevede altri siti autorizzati in Massachusetts e Virginia. L'azienda si concentra sul recupero di metalli critici e preziosi da diversi feedstock, tra cui scarti di raffineria, rottami, rifiuti elettronici e monazite.
Metallium (OTCQX: MTMCF) anunció una ampliación de su colaboración de investigación con Rice University para mejorar las capacidades de su tecnología Flash Joule Heating (FJH) en la separación de elementos de tierras raras (REE). La alianza busca desarrollar la separación directa de REE individuales, lo que podría reducir o eliminar la necesidad de los tradicionales procesos de extracción con solventes (SX).
La tecnología FJH de la compañía ofrece actualmente una alternativa más eficiente a los circuitos convencionales con ácido sulfúrico, generando intermedios compatibles con SX. Este avance resulta especialmente significativo dado que más del 90% de la capacidad de separación de REE está concentrada en China, y las recientes restricciones a las exportaciones han afectado a la producción automotriz mundial.
Metallium ha asegurado su primer sitio comercial en Texas a través de Flash Metals USA Inc., y planea contar con sitios autorizados adicionales en Massachusetts y Virginia. La compañía se centra en recuperar metales críticos y preciosos de distintas materias primas, incluyendo residuos de refinería, chatarra, residuos electrónicos y monacita.
Metallium (OTCQX: MTMCF)는 희토류 원소(REE) 분리 역량을 강화하기 위해 라이스 대학교(Rice University)와의 연구 협력을 확대한다고 발표했습니다. 이번 협력은 개별 REE의 직접 분리를 개발하는 것을 목표로 하며, 전통적인 용매 추출(SX) 공정의 필요성을 줄이거나 없어질 가능성이 있습니다.
동사의 FJH(Flash Joule Heating) 기술은 현재 기존의 황산 기반 공정보다 효율적인 대안을 제공하며, SX와 호환되는 중간물을 생산합니다. 이 기술 발전은 REE 분리 능력의 90% 이상이 중국에 집중되어 있다는 점에서 특히 중요하며, 최근의 수출 규제는 글로벌 자동차 생산에 영향을 미쳤습니다.
Metallium은 Flash Metals USA Inc.를 통해 텍사스에 첫 상업 사이트를 확보했으며, 매사추세츠와 버지니아에 추가 허가된 사이트를 계획하고 있습니다. 회사는 정제 폐기물, 스크랩, 전자 폐기물, 모나자이트 등 다양한 공급원에서 중요 및 귀금속을 회수하는 데 주력하고 있습니다.
Metallium (OTCQX: MTMCF) a annoncé l'élargissement de sa collaboration de recherche avec Rice University afin de renforcer les capacités de sa technologie Flash Joule Heating (FJH) pour la séparation des éléments de terres rares (REE). La collaboration vise à développer la séparation directe des REE individuels, ce qui pourrait réduire ou éliminer le recours aux procédés traditionnels d'extraction par solvant (SX).
La technologie FJH de la société offre actuellement une alternative plus efficace aux circuits conventionnels à l'acide sulfurique, produisant des intermédiaires compatibles avec le SX. Cette avancée est particulièrement importante puisque plus de 90 % de la capacité de séparation des REE est concentrée en Chine, et que de récentes restrictions à l'exportation ont affecté la production automobile mondiale.
Metallium a obtenu son premier site commercial au Texas via Flash Metals USA Inc., et prévoit d'autres sites autorisés au Massachusetts et en Virginie. La société se concentre sur la récupération de métaux critiques et précieux à partir de divers flux d'alimentation, notamment les déchets de raffinerie, la ferraille, les déchets électroniques et la monazite.
Metallium (OTCQX: MTMCF) gab eine erweiterte Forschungskooperation mit der Rice University bekannt, um die Fähigkeiten seiner Flash Joule Heating (FJH)-Technologie zur Trennung von Seltenen Erden (REE) zu verbessern. Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist die Entwicklung einer direkten Trennung einzelner REE, wodurch der Bedarf an herkömmlichen Lösemittelextraktionsprozessen (SX) reduziert oder ganz eliminiert werden könnte.
Die FJH-Technologie des Unternehmens stellt derzeit eine effizientere Alternative zu konventionellen Schwefelsäurekreisläufen dar und erzeugt SX-kompatible Zwischenprodukte. Diese Entwicklung ist besonders bedeutsam, da über 90 % der REE-Trennkapazität in China konzentriert sind und jüngste Exportbeschränkungen die globale Fahrzeugproduktion beeinträchtigt haben.
Metallium hat über Flash Metals USA Inc. seinen ersten kommerziellen Standort in Texas gesichert und plant weitere genehmigte Standorte in Massachusetts und Virginia. Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich auf die Rückgewinnung kritischer und wertvoller Metalle aus verschiedenen Einsatzstoffen, darunter Raffinerieabfälle, Schrott, Elektroschrott und Monazit.
- Technology could potentially bypass traditional solvent extraction, reducing costs and environmental impact
- Current FJH technology already demonstrates ability to upgrade REE feedstocks into SX-ready products
- Strategic expansion with three permitted sites across Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia
- Positions company for near-term revenue through partnerships and licensing opportunities
- Research outcomes and timeline for technology advancement remain uncertain
- Heavy dependence on successful research collaboration results for business expansion
If Successful Would Strengthen Uses of Proprietary Technology and Create Further Potential for Licensing and Partnerships with Rare Earths Element Market.
"Today, REE separation is dominated by SX, which requires huge industrial plants with very large footprints, high capital and operating costs, and commission timelines that can stretch for years," explained Michael Walshe, Metallium Managing Director & CEO. He explained that more than 90 percent of this capacity is in
"Our technology has already demonstrated its ability to upgrade multiple REE feedstocks into SX-ready products, providing Western supply chains a midstream solution today. In parallel, our Rice University collaboration is tackling the next frontier: using FJH to separate individual REEs directly, potentially bypassing solvent extraction," Walshe said. He noted that with SX plants taking years, vast capex and footprint and massive solvent use, even partial success could be transformative. "Our continuing effort with Rice positions Metallium for near-term revenue from partnerships and licensing, and long-term leadership in REE-refining."
Walshe said that the company plans to deliver case studies across a variety of feedstocks as it works with Rice in further expanding the FJH technology.
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Metallium Ltd. (https://www.metalliuminc.com) is pioneering a low-carbon, high efficiency approach to recovering critical and precious metals from mineral concentrates and high-grade waste streams. The company's patented Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology enables the extraction of high-value materials – including gallium, germanium, antimony, rare earth elements and gold – from feedstocks such as refinery, scrap, e-waste and monazite.
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