Metallium Advances Texas Facility Development with Addition of Second Demonstration Line to Handle Rare Earths Elements and Semiconductor Feedstocks for FJH Process Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Core Insights - Metallium Ltd. is set to add a second demonstration line at its Texas facility, focusing on rare earth elements (REE) and semiconductor feedstocks, with commissioning scheduled for December [1] - The company emphasizes the need for a secure supply chain for rare earth and critical metals in the U.S. due to recent Chinese export controls [2] - The Texas plant aims to recycle high-value metals from e-waste and provide a non-Chinese refining pathway for critical metals [3] Company Developments - Metallium is utilizing its patented Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology to extract precious and critical metals from various feedstocks, including e-waste and mine tailings [4] - The company has established its first commercial site in Texas through its subsidiary, Flash Metals USA Inc. [5] - The plant's design has been scaled up from an original capacity of 360 tons per annum (tpa) to 8,000 tpa for PCB feed, with a target ramp-up to Stage 1 capacity by Q3 2026 [6] Technology and Operations - The FJH technology allows for the extraction of high-value materials such as gallium, germanium, and gold, and is designed to process a wide range of REE feedstocks [4][6] - The first FJH production line will focus on recovering metals from PCB e-waste, with commissioning scheduled for December 2025 [6] - The adaptability of the FJH technology provides a flexible processing route that reduces reliance on Chinese refining, addressing the full lifecycle of critical metals [6]