MTM Locks in 5-Hectare Texas Site with Feedstock for 1,100 Tonnes of E-Waste

Strategic Site Acquisition in Texas

MTM Critical Metals Ltd has taken a significant step forward in its U.S. commercialisation strategy by securing a 5-hectare industrial site in Chambers County, Texas. Situated in the heart of the Gulf Coast industrial corridor, this location offers unparalleled access to key logistics arteries, including Interstate 10 and the Houston Ship Channel, a major port facilitating global trade. The site’s pre-permitted status for industrial waste processing and existing infrastructure such as sealed roads, on-site power, and wastewater management systems, substantially de-risks the project and accelerates MTM’s timeline.

Advancing Flash Joule Heating Technology

The secured site will host MTM’s Flash Joule Heating (FJH) demonstration plant, a cutting-edge metal recovery technology developed at Rice University. This electrothermal process promises to revolutionise the extraction of critical metals like gallium, germanium, indium, and gold from industrial and electronic waste streams. By year-end 2025, MTM aims to commission the 1 tonne-per-day demonstration plant, marking a pivotal milestone towards commercial production. The technology’s low-emission design and use of scrubbing systems are expected to streamline environmental approvals, further smoothing the path to operation.

Secured Feedstock and Growth Potential

MTM has already secured long-term feedstock agreements for approximately 1,100 metric tonnes per year of e-waste from U.S. recycling partners, ensuring a reliable supply of raw materials from the outset. Discussions with Indium Corporation to source ultra-high-grade gallium and germanium-rich materials are also advancing. The site’s scale and pre-approved permits provide ample room for modular expansion, including future commercial-scale operations and dedicated R&D facilities. This flexibility supports MTM’s vision of establishing a U.S. Technology Campus that can evolve alongside growing demand.

Community and Government Engagement

MTM’s leadership has actively engaged with local government and community stakeholders, receiving strong support from the Chambers County Commissioner and the Economic Development Corporation. The company’s commitment to creating high-skilled jobs and investing in the local community is exemplified by its sponsorship of a youth baseball team. These partnerships not only foster goodwill but also open avenues for potential infrastructure assistance, clean-tech grants, and tax incentives aligned with U.S. initiatives to reshore critical mineral processing.

Looking Ahead

The lease agreement for the site includes an option to acquire, providing MTM with strategic control as it builds a durable platform for clean-tech metals recovery in the U.S. Site adaptation works are slated to begin in the third quarter of 2025, focusing on facility upgrades and regulatory compliance. With commissioning on track for December 2025, MTM is poised to transition rapidly from demonstration to commercial production, setting the stage for further expansion across Texas and Louisiana.