Metallium Awarded US$1M for Gallium and Germanium Recovery
Key points
- Awarded Phase II SBIR contract with U.S. Department of War
- Up to US$1 million for pilot-scale development of FJH technology
- Focus on extracting gallium and germanium from electronic waste
Full summary
Metallium Limited, through its U.S. affiliate Flash Metals Texas Inc., has been awarded a US$1 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with the U.S. Department of War. This follows the successful completion of Phase I, where the proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology demonstrated gallium recovery from electronic waste. Phase II will focus on gallium and germanium extraction, with activities at the Texas Technology Campus. The project aims to advance the technology towards pilot-scale deployment, optimizing conditions and improving recovery efficiency. This initiative supports U.S. national security by diversifying supply sources for these critical materials.
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