Metallium Collaborates with Rice University to Advance Rare Earth Element Separation Technology
Metallium Expands Collaboration with Rice University
Metallium Ltd. (ASX: MTM; OTCQX: MTMCF) has announced a significant step forward in its efforts to enhance the separation of rare earth elements (REE) through a research collaboration with scientists at Rice University. The goal of this partnership is to explore the potential of the Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology, a proprietary method designed to streamline the separation process and reduce reliance on traditional solvent extraction techniques, which are widely used in the industry today.
A Shift in Rare Earth Element Separation
Currently, the separation of rare earth elements is predominantly achieved using solvent extraction (SX), a method that requires large industrial plants and incurs substantial capital and operational costs. The FJH technology offers an innovative and efficient alternative by producing high-value intermediates compatible with existing SX plants, thereby enabling a seamless