Tag: Rare Earth Elements
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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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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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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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Plasma Treatment Assisted Digestion of Rare Earth Elements (REE)
By Jeremiah E. Josey, founder of IPRI.Tech 29 November 2024 Introduction IPRI.Tech has developed a plasma-based pre-treatment process for REE bearing particulate ores that promotes REE recovery and improves the control of radioactive components (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs)). The IPRI process utilises high temperature (~10,000ºC) plasma to dissociate REE bearing minerals into their most…
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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…
