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IPRI at the 2024 Critical Minerals Conference, Brisbane, Australia

Getting the Word Out – IPRI.Tech™ Highlights Breakthrough in Critical Minerals Recovery Following Brisbane Industry Showcase

Date: August 31, 2024

Brisbane, Australia – In the wake of the AusIMM Critical Minerals Conference 2024, IPRI.Tech™ (International Plasma Research Institute™) is pleased to underscore the significant industry interest generated by its proprietary Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™ (UHTP™) technology. During the conference, a senior industry expert delivered a pivotal presentation in Stream B, demonstrating how advanced plasma processing is unlocking unprecedented value from complex ores and mining tailings. [See Link].

Marcin Ziemski presents IPRI at Critical Minerals Conference 2024
Dr. Marcin Ziemski presents IPRI at Critical Minerals Conference 2024 [Archive Link]

The presentation provided a comprehensive overview of IPRI.Tech’s chemical-free, green processing techniques, specifically Plasma Assisted Digestion™ (PAD™) and Plasma Accelerated Oxidation™ (PAO™). These technologies have proven capable of recovering encapsulated nanogold™ and critical metals such as cobalt and rare earth elements from refractory resources that are currently uneconomical for conventional methods.

Key Outcomes and Industry Validation:

  • Transforming Waste into Assets: The session detailed how UHTP™ technology can increase the value of mining tailings by tenfold or more, turning legacy liabilities into lucrative strategic assets.
  • Financial Acceleration: The presentation outlined a pathway for rapid monetisation, enabling partners to secure 30–50% of post-treatment valuation within months, often without the need for full-scale commercial plant investment.
  • Addressing Market Imbalances: The technology offers a solution to the structural economic imbalance in the rare earth market by enabling the selective recovery of high-value heavy rare earths (Terbium, Holmium, Dysprosium) while managing the overproduction of carrier elements.

“The momentum following our presentation in Brisbane confirms that the industry is actively seeking alternatives to traditional solvent extraction,” said a spokesperson for IPRI.Tech. “Our UHTP™ platform is not just a processing method; it is a strategic tool for enhancing supply chain resilience and profitability in the energy transition.”

With over 1,000 successful laboratory runs and four commercial units already built and sold, IPRI.Tech continues to lead the advancement of mineral processing technologies. The institute remains committed to providing comprehensive mineral characterisation and pilot validation services to guide stakeholders from discovery to commercialisation.

For mining industry leaders, investors, and innovators seeking to understand how UHTP™ is redefining the economics of mineral resource management, IPRI.Tech invites inquiries regarding its latest research and the “Mining Tailings Monetisation and Critical Metals Recovery” report.

About IPRI.Tech

IPRI.Tech is a global leader in advancing mineral processing through innovative Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™ (UHTP™) technology. The institute specialises in transforming complex ores and mining tailings into valuable assets, providing a sustainable and economically viable alternative to conventional mining methods.

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International Plasma Research Institute (IPRI.Tech)
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2 responses to “Getting the Word Out – IPRI.Tech™ Highlights Breakthrough in Critical Minerals Recovery Following Brisbane Industry Showcase”

  1. Prof. (Dr.) Uttam Kumar Bhui avatar
    Prof. (Dr.) Uttam Kumar Bhui

    Being a Geologist by educational qualification and with working and research experience in mutiple domains of natural materials like Rocks, Minerals, Crude oil, Coal backed-up with their characterisation techniques particularly with spectroscopic approach, I have understood that pre-processing or even processing with the plasma technology could be the best future option for efficient process development in the energy intensive, environmentally cautious future world. I am trying to understand through literature and develop process (es) and their optimization not only in the mineral extraction but also in other domains of advanced material processing. Happy to connect in future.

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    1. IPRI avatar
      IPRI

      Dear Prof. (Dr.) Uttam Kumar Bhui,

      Thank you for your insightful comment and for sharing your extensive background in geology and material characterization. Your perspective on the potential of plasma technology for efficient and environmentally conscious processing in the energy transition aligns closely with our mission at IPRI.Tech™.

      We would be delighted to connect with you. Given your experience with spectroscopic approaches and your interest in process optimisation across various domains, we believe a conversation could be mutually beneficial. We will reach out shortly to schedule a time to discuss how our UHTP™ technology might complement your research and development goals.

      Best regards,

      The IPRI.Tech™ Team

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