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HOUSTON , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MTM Critical Metals (ASX: MTM; OTCQB: MTMCF – https://www.mtmmetals.com.au ), announced a breakthrough in sustainable metal recovery, unlocking ultra-high-grade gold (551 g/t) and other valuable metals from electronic waste (E-Waste). The company also announced a Letter of Intent for a transformative five-year supply agreement with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, Inc. ( https://www.thinkdynamic.com ), to provide a minimum of 700 tons per annum (TPA) of E-Scrap.
Metal Recovery Test Utilizing Ultra-High-Value Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Feedstock
Using the Company's proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology, gold and silver concentrations of 551g/t and 2,804g/t respectively, copper at 42% were recovered. This exceeds traditional mining grades and highlights the economic potential of E-Scrap. More than 95% of gold and titanium were also recovered with silver, tin and zinc recovery exceeding 90% into water-soluble metal chlorides using FJH. The E-Scrap feedstock originated from end-of-life electronics, including cell phones, laptops, data processing servers and telecommunications equipment. The single-step, acid-free process eliminates toxic waste and converts metal-rich waste into water-soluble metal chlorides – without prolonged heating or acids used in traditional methods like smelting.
Long-Term E-Waste Feedstock Supply Agreement
A signed Letter of Intent (LOI) for a five-year e-waste supply agreement was signed with leading U.S.-based recycling firm Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations that calls for a minimum of 700 tons per annum (TPA) of E-Scrap to be processed utilizing FJH technology. This ensures consistent supply. The long-term agreement de-risks the commercial rollout of the technology.
Michael Walshe , Managing Director and CEO of MTM said, "Securing this supply agreement marks a pivotal milestone in MTM's commercialization journey. Reliable feedstock is fundamental to any recycling operation and this agreement ensures a scalable, long-term supply. Combined with our breakthrough gold recovery results, MTM now has both the technology and supply chain to underpin a robust commercial rollout and further strategic partnerships."
MTM Critical Metals, based in Perth , Western Australia and Houston, Texas , specializes in advanced metal recovery technologies. The company's 100% owned US subsidiary, Flash Metals USA , possesses the exclusive licensing rights to the innovative Flash Joule Heating technology, an innovative metal recovery and mineral processing method developed by researchers at Rice University . In addition, MTM holds exploration assets prospective for niobium (Nb), rare earth elements (REE), and gold, strategically located in Western Australia and Quebec .
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