Articles by IPRI.Tech
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From Waste to Wallet — How UHTP™ Mixed Metal Oxides Turn Complex Feedstocks into Ready‑to‑Buy, High‑Value Critical Metal Supply
1. Executive Summary Mixed metal oxides are worth more and sell faster than traditional concentrates when produced from difficult ores, tailings, and e-waste. Unlike conventional concentrates—which buyers must spend time and money testing, blending, and refining— mixed metal oxides produced by our unique UHTP™ process (Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™) are a ready-to-buy product. They’re homogeneous,…
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Conceptual Application of UHTP™ Pre‑Treatment to Accelerate Olivine Mineral Carbonation — Integrated Technical and Economic Assessment
Date: 3 June 2026 Executive summary This is an illustrative desk‑study using publicly available research, our own field data and good scientific extrapolation. It shows that IPRI’s Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™ (UHTP™) technology applied to targeted surface activation has potential to reduce cost per tCO2 and reactor CAPEX by accelerating olivine dissolution kinetics. Pilot testing…
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Critical Metals Supply for Advanced Computing Infrastructure: Rubidium
Supply Constraints, Demand Dynamics, and Strategic Implications for Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Next-Generation Technologies Executive Summary Rubidium, a lightweight alkali metal with specialised applications in precision timing, quantum computing, and energy storage, faces a critical supply-demand imbalance that threatens the commercial viability of quantum computing, satellite mega-constellations, and advanced battery technologies. Key findings: Recommendation:…
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CRITICAL METALS SUPPLY FOR ADVANCED COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE: Why Artificial Intelligence Growth Depends on Solving the Resource Shortage
Executive Summary The global explosion in artificial intelligence and advanced computing infrastructure is creating an unprecedented demand crisis for critical metals. Rare earth elements, cobalt, copper, and lithium—essential to every GPU, data centre, and high-performance processor—face a fundamental supply deficit. Whilst virgin mining cannot scale fast enough to meet demand, a proven solution exists: UHTP™…
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500% Increase — Plasma Pre-treatment Dramatically Increases Detectable Au/Ag/PGM Content in Refractory Ore — Technical Summary of Analytical Results
Abstract A set of post-treatment samples from a plasma-based pre-treatment process were analysed for gold, silver and platinum-group metals (PGMs). Standard laboratory digestion and atomic absorption analysis showed marked increases in detectable precious metals in plasma-treated material versus untreated fractions. Quality control results were within accepted limits. Findings indicate the plasma process can liberate precious…
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The Universal Metal Factory: How UHTP™ Transforms Any Feedstock Into Pure Metals
The history of metallurgy is a history of specialisation. Copper smelting requires one set of furnaces, chemistry, and expertise. Lead smelting requires another. Rare earth refining requires yet another — and it’s so complex that China controls 70% of global capacity. Lithium extraction demands sulphuric acid and massive water consumption. Recycling electronics requires a different process…
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Mining Tailings Monetisation and Critical Metals Recovery – Unlocking Value with Advanced UHTP™ Pyrometallurgy Technology
Author Jeremiah Josey, founder and chairman of IPRI At IPRI.Tech, innovation meets real-world mining challenges through our proprietary Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™ (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…
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Investing into Rare Earths: How Terbium, Holmium, and Dysprosium Drive the Future of Critical Mineral Investment
Investment in rare earth mining and production is critical to addressing the inherent mismatch between demand ratios for key elements (holmium (Ho), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr)) and their actual supply ratios in nature. This report outlines the fundamental challenge and why focused investment is essential. The Supply-Demand Ratio Discrepancy and Its…
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Detailed Report: Mass Reduction Mechanism in IPRI.Tech Plasma Processing Technology
Introduction At IPRI.Tech, the International Plasma Research Institute, we are pioneering a transformative approach in mineral processing through our proprietary Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™ (UHTP™) technologies. Our flagship processes, Plasma Assisted Digestion™ (PAD™) and Plasma Accelerated Oxidation™ (PAO™), leverage ultra-high temperatures to enable chemical-free, green, and efficient recovery of valuable metals from complex and refractory…
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Comprehensive Report on Amorphous Gold
Origins and Formation Amorphous gold is a distinctive form of gold mineralisation characterised by the presence of nanoscale gold particles that lack a well-defined crystalline structure. These particles exist in a disordered, non-crystalline, or colloidal state, often associated with amorphous silica gels or carbon-rich phases. Amorphous gold primarily forms in orogenic (lode) gold deposits and…
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Ultra High Temperature Pyrometallurgy™, UHTP™: Enabling Small-Scale Mining Without Mercury or Cyanide
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a vital role in the livelihoods of millions worldwide, especially in developing countries. However, the widespread use of mercury in small-scale gold mining has caused severe environmental pollution and health hazards. Mercury amalgamation, the traditional method to extract gold – roughly 50% of the world’s gold is still produced…
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Invisible Gold and Platinum Group Elements in Sulphide Minerals: A Detailed Exploration of Their Occurrence and Impact on Gold Deposits
The mining industry is increasingly encountering challenges as the supply of easily accessible, high-grade gold deposits diminishes. Many of today’s economically viable deposits contain precious metals in forms that are difficult to detect and extract. Among these, “invisible” gold and platinum group elements (PGEs) are particularly problematic. These metals are not present as free particles…
