Advanced Hydrometallurgical Processing

Proprietary flowsheet technology for high-purity battery materials production.

Technology Advantage

Our hydrometallurgical process offers significant advantages over traditional refining methods:

  • Lower energy consumption and carbon footprint
  • Higher purity output (99.9%+ battery grade)
  • Reduced waste and water consumption
  • Flexible feedstock capabilities from allied sources
  • Proven at pilot scale, ready for demonstration
Processing Facility

Process Validation

Our team has successfully demonstrated hydrometallurgical processing at pilot scale with proven metallurgical recovery rates and product quality.

Process Technology Details

Comprehensive overview of our proprietary processing approach

Hydromet Leaching

Selective dissolution of target metals using controlled temperature, pressure, and chemical conditions in aqueous systems.

Purification & Separation

Multi-stage separation using selective precipitation, ion exchange, and solvent extraction techniques.

Crystallization & Recovery

Controlled crystallization to produce high-purity battery-grade metal salts and hydroxides.

Waste Minimization

Comprehensive waste management and recycling of process streams to maximize resource efficiency.

Product Specifications

Battery-grade materials meeting industry standards

HPMSM (Manganese)

High-Purity Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate

  • Purity: >99.95%
  • Mn Content: 32.5%
  • Application: EV cathode active materials

Cobalt & Nickel

High-Voltage Battery Chemistry

  • Purity: >99.95%
  • Form: Sulfate, Hydroxide
  • Application: NCA, NCM cathodes

Lithium

Lithium Hydroxide & Carbonate

  • Purity: >99.95%
  • Form: LiOH, Li2CO3
  • Application: All cathode chemistries

Development Timeline

Roadmap from demonstration to commercial production

2026

Prefeasibility Study - Manganese Processing Facility

Completion of PFS, advanced testwork and flowsheet optimization.

2027

Front-End Engineering Design, Early Procurement

Detailed design, long-lead equipment procurement.

2028

Final Investment Decision, Procurement, Construction

Construction investment confirmed, equipment ordering, construction commences.

2029

Commissioning and Commercial Production Ramp-up

Detail system testing, preparation and ramp-up to full commercial production.

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