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Metallium Reports Industrial Scale-Up of its Texas Technology Campus Advances Rapidly
Prnewswire· 2026-03-10 15:32
Core Insights - Metallium Ltd. is rapidly advancing the industrial scale-up of its Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas, which will utilize its proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology for recovering critical, precious, and base metals from electronic waste and other high-value feedstocks [1] Group 1: Technology and Operations - The Gator Point Technology Campus is the first facility in the U.S. for Metallium, focusing on the recovery of metals from electronic waste, specifically printed circuit boards [1] - The company acquired the plant less than 12 months ago and has made significant upgrades, transforming it into a primary technology demonstration and early commercial processing hub [1] - Metallium aims to have three FJH reactors operating in parallel by June 2026, which will validate the scalability of the technology and support a target of processing approximately 8,000 tons of PCF feedstock per year [1] Group 2: Management and Vision - Michael Walshe, Managing Director and CEO of Metallium, highlighted the substantial progress made in less than a year, evolving the site from a mothballed facility to a technology campus [1] - The company is pioneering a low-carbon, high-efficiency approach to recover critical and precious metals from mineral concentrates and high-grade waste streams [1] - Metallium's patented FJH technology allows for the extraction of high-value materials such as gallium, germanium, antimony, rare earth elements, and gold from various feedstocks including refinery scrap and e-waste [1]
Metallium Secures Exclusive Options for Additional U.S. Sites in Massachusetts and Virginia for E-Waste Metal Recovery
Prnewswire· 2025-08-21 12:14
Core Insights - Metallium Ltd. is expanding its operations in the U.S. by securing exclusive lease options for two additional sites for electronic waste processing, aiming to commercialize its Flash Joule Heating (FJH) metal recovery systems [1][2] Group 1: Expansion Strategy - The two new sites are located in Westport, Massachusetts, and Harrisonburg, Virginia, strategically positioned to access significant e-waste streams from the Northern Virginia data center corridor [2] - Both sites are fully permitted for industrial waste and e-waste processing, which eliminates lengthy regulatory delays typical in U.S. recycling projects, potentially accelerating deployment timelines [3] Group 2: Leadership Insights - The CEO of Metallium emphasized that Texas remains a priority, and the new lease agreements allow the company to replicate its Texas model with minimal upfront costs [4] - The CEO highlighted the importance of industry relationships in accessing high-quality opportunities and indicated that the company is positioned for rapid scale-up as partnerships and feedstock volumes increase [4] Group 3: Technology and Innovation - Metallium is utilizing a low-carbon, high-efficiency method for recovering critical and precious metals from various waste streams, including e-waste, through its patented FJH technology [5] - The FJH technology allows for the extraction of valuable materials such as gallium, germanium, antimony, rare earth elements, and gold from feedstocks like refinery scrap and e-waste [5]