Temas Acquires 100% of ORF Technologies, Unlocking 65% Cost Savings in Metal Processing

Full Ownership Unlocks Strategic Potential

Temas Resources Corp. has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 50% stake in ORF Technologies Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. This move grants Temas full control over ORF’s proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology, a patented hydrometallurgical process designed to extract metals from complex ores with enhanced efficiency and environmental sensitivity.

Previously announced in July 2025, this acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Temas, enabling the company to fully leverage the RCL platform across its existing titanium-vanadium projects in Québec and to expand its footprint in global critical metals processing markets.

RCL Technology – A Step Change in Metal Recovery

The RCL technology stands out for its ability to process polymetallic ores, slags, and tailings with significantly improved metal recovery rates and reduced operational costs. Independent evaluations have validated cost reductions exceeding 65% in titanium dioxide (TiO2) processing, primarily through reagent recycling and lower energy consumption. These efficiencies are expected to translate to other metals such as nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements.

Environmental considerations are central to the RCL design. Its closed-loop system minimizes reagent waste and operates at near ambient temperatures, resulting in a substantially lower environmental footprint compared to conventional methods. This positions Temas well within the growing demand for sustainable mining and processing solutions.

Commercialization and Global Reach

With full ownership of ORF’s intellectual property, Temas is actively pursuing international partnerships, licensing agreements, and joint ventures. The technology is already under evaluation by third parties in diverse jurisdictions including Indonesia, Australia, the United States, and Canada, targeting a range of metals from gold and iron to vanadium and magnesium.

Temas’ dual business model combines proprietary technology commercialization with strategic mineral asset ownership, notably its La Blache and Lac Brûlé projects in Québec. This integration offers a unique mine-to-market pathway that could enhance shareholder value while supporting Western critical mineral independence.

Looking Ahead

While the RCL platform’s pilot results and cost-saving claims are promising, the path to widespread adoption will depend on successful scale-up, regulatory approvals, and market acceptance. Temas’ ability to secure licensing deals and demonstrate the technology’s versatility across different ore types will be critical to its growth trajectory.