CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to present its quarterly report for the period ending September 30, 2025. Highlights during and subsequent to the end of the quarter include: Commercial operations: production online, with higher production capacity and lower unit costs All planned major manufacturing equipment is online and operational, for both titanium powder production and component manufacturing at the Titanium Manufacturin ...

Core Insights - IperionX Limited is accelerating its U.S. titanium production to become the largest and lowest-cost producer in the country [1][2] - The company aims for global market leadership in high-performance titanium components through significant production capacity increases and cost reductions [3][4] Production Capacity and Cost Reduction - The nameplate titanium powder capacity has increased by 60% to 200 metric tons per year (tpa) due to operational and technological improvements without additional capital expenditure [6] - Projected titanium powder unit costs are expected to fall to approximately US$55/kg at full utilization, down from a prior estimate of US$75/kg [6] - A seven-fold scale-up in titanium production capacity to 1,400 tpa is targeted by 2027, with an anticipated unit cost of around US$29/kg at full utilization [6] Funding and Financial Outlook - The expansion capital is estimated at approximately US$75 million, funded by a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) award of US$47.1 million, existing cash of US$101 million, and prospective DoD SBIR Phase III task orders of US$99 million [6] - Positive EBITDA is expected by the end of 2026 as titanium manufacturing sales scale progressively [6] Technological Advancements - IperionX is leveraging patented technologies, including HAMR and HSPT, to enhance manufacturing yields while reducing process steps, energy consumption, and capital expenditure intensity [6] - The company is focused on building a fully integrated U.S. titanium supply chain to serve various industries, including defense, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics [5][8] Market Position and Future Goals - IperionX aims to achieve global leadership in advanced manufacturing of high-performance titanium components, targeting over 10,000 tpa by 2030 [6] - The company’s Titan critical minerals project is noted as the largest JORC-compliant mineral resource of titanium, rare earth, and zircon minerals sands in the U.S. [7]