Author Jeremiah Josey, founder and chairman of IPRI.

At IPRI.Tech AG, innovation meets real-world mining challenges through our proprietary Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgical™ (UHTP™) technology. Our latest report reveals how this transformative approach unlocks immense, previously inaccessible value hidden in mining tailings—materials traditionally regarded as waste.

Utilising advanced mineral characterisation techniques (DETECT) and pilot-scale UHTP™ treatments (RECOVER), we quantify and validate recovery of precious and critical metals locked in refractory and amorphous mineral phases. The results demonstrate a remarkable potential uplift of tailings value by tenfold or more, transforming these legacy resources into lucrative assets.

The financial engineering strategies presented enable mining companies to rapidly monetise these enhanced asset values, often securing 30–50% of the post-treatment valuation—equating to hundreds of millions of Swiss francs—within just months. This accelerated capitalisation is achieved without requiring investment in full-scale commercial processing plants, a paradigm shift in mining finance and resource utilisation.

Our report guides stakeholders through a methodical pathway: beginning with robust mineral characterisation, followed by pilot validation, and culminating in strategic partnerships and financing arrangements. This integrated technical and financial toolkit supports sustainable, profitable extraction of critical metals essential for the energy transition, supply resilience, and industrial innovation.

As highlighted in our broader research and technology services, UHTP™ is not just a process but a platform unlocking new frontiers in mineral processing—enabling safer, cleaner, and more efficient recovery from complex, challenging ores and tailings alike.

Mining industry leaders, investors, and innovators are invited to explore this comprehensive report to understand how IPRI.Tech’s UHTP™ technology is reshaping tailings valorisation and redefining the economics of mineral resource management.

For detailed insights and to access the full report, contact us ipri.tech/contact.

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References

1. International Plasma Research Institute AG. (2025). Mining Tailings Monetisation and Critical Metals Recovery: Unlocking Value with Advanced UHTP™ Pyrometallurgical Technology (Report No. 2025-10). IPRI.Tech AG. Confidential internal report.
2. International Plasma Research Institute AG. (2025). DETECT Phase Report: Comprehensive Mineralogical and Elemental Characterisation of Tailings Sample 2.63.A1 (Document No. 2.63.D1.2510). IPRI.Tech AG. Confidential internal report.
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• Mining tailings
• Critical metals recovery
• UHTP technology
• Pyrometallurgy
• Rare earth elements
• Precious metals recovery
• Tailings monetisation