Leaders in Sustainable Metal Refining
We are revolutionizing metal refining with our safe, low-emission technology to create a sustainable foundation for the electrified economy. Our mission: to keep critical metals in circulation forever with the lowest impact on the environment.
A Novel Way to Extract Critical Metals
A sustainable future requires a sustainable method to refine metals. The Oyster, our patented modular refining system, extracts high-purity critical metals of any type, in any state, using just electricity and water. Our clean and less-energy intensive electro-extraction technology is the modern answer to the antiquated, energy-intensive smelting of the past. We’re fixing the broken global refining supply chain by locating our scalable modular units onsite, right where the feedstock is.
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Transforming Metals Extraction with Modular Refining
We’re meeting the immediate need for critical metals to power the clean-energy transition. We’ve created a circular refining method to consistently deliver pure, critical metals that the world demands now. The Oyster, our patented modular unit, can be installed anywhere. Designed to scale, the Oyster accommodates a client’s production and is operational in mere months, not years. The swift set-up time reduces carbon emissions once spent on shipping metals across the globe for processing.
Scrap Recycling
Refining solutions for recyclers that upgrade end-of-life material to high-purity, high-value commercial products.
Mining
Learn how to unlock stranded assets, extend mine life, reduce environmental impacts, and increase profits.
OEMs
Implement a circular and sustainable supply chain that ensures traceability of all materials compliant with regulations.
Innovators Connected Through Purpose
Our passion is to transform the metals-refining industry for a modern economy. An executive team of industry experts, with over 150 years of combined experience, are led by CEO Megan O’Connor, PhD, along with co-founders Desiree Plata, PhD, and Chad Vecitis, PhD, developed an advanced electro-extraction technology to safely produce the critical metals needed for an electrified economy. We are passionate that our technology can forge a proper circular economy.
Closing the Critical Metals Loop
To make a successful, sustainable transition to the electrified economy, the world needs to move from yesterday’s smelting methods. Our onsite, modular technology has a shorter development timeline due to its sustainable approach with our core technology, using just electricity and water.
>90%
recovery of metals from any raw material
92%
lower GHG emissions compared to traditional mining
12
month deployment timeline due to limited permitting