Latest Flash Joule Heating News

Metallium Limited has completed Phase I of a U.S. Department of War SBIR contract, demonstrating its Flash Joule Heating technology can recover gallium from semiconductor and electronic waste. The program finished in six months, underscoring the technology’s readiness and aligning with U.S. strategic supply chain goals.

Metallium Limited’s US subsidiary has inked a decade-long off-take agreement with Indium Corporation, setting a firm commercial foundation for supplying critical metals like gallium and germanium recovered through innovative recycling technology.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Mining Lease Application at the Big One Copper Deposit, setting the stage for potential near-term copper production amid a tightening global copper market.

Metallium Limited reports rapid progress at its Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas, advancing its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology to recover critical metals from electronic waste. The company targets processing 8,000 tonnes of printed circuit boards annually by late 2026.

New Frontier Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade tungsten mineralisation at its Harts Range Project in the Northern Territory, complementing its rare earth focus and capitalising on a soaring tungsten market. Meanwhile, its Pomme Rare Earth Project in Quebec advances with promising metallurgical testing underway.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited reported a $2.58 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025, marking a strategic pivot with the acquisition of Terrajoule Pty Ltd and exclusive rights to innovative remediation technology.

New Frontier Minerals has executed a binding option to acquire a 90% interest in the Pomme Rare Earth Element and Niobium project in Quebec, partnering with Metallium to leverage advanced processing technology and expand its critical minerals footprint.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT) has made significant progress in developing its Rapid Electrothermal Mineralisation (REM) technology, aiming to provide a scalable, in-situ solution for permanently destroying PFAS contamination in soil.

New Frontier Minerals has completed its maiden drilling campaign at Harts Range and secured a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd, unlocking a novel processing pathway for heavy rare earth elements. Meanwhile, progress at its NWQ Copper Project and a successful capital raise position the company for growth.

Metallium Limited has kicked off commissioning at its Texas Technology Campus, sealed a multi-year feedstock deal with Glencore, and bolstered its balance sheet with a A$75 million capital raise, setting the stage for commercialisation in 2026.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has completed the acquisition of Terrajoule, gaining exclusive rights to a cutting-edge soil remediation technology targeting PFAS contamination. The company also bolstered its leadership and funding to accelerate commercialisation.

Metallium Limited has raised A$75 million in a strategic capital round led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its commercial operations in Texas and setting the stage for a NASDAQ listing later this year.