Critical Minerals
Advancing Critical Mineral Recovery Through Innovation
As demand for critical minerals grows, Koch Technology Solutions is helping create new pathways to recover valuable materials from resources that have historically been underutilized. Our team works with industry partners to identify, develop, and commercialize technologies that help recover valuable materials from underutilized resources. By combining technical expertise, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to responsible innovation, we support the development of resilient critical mineral supply chains.
Unlocking Value from Smelter Waste
KTS has entered into a partnership with FIVEQXT Corp. to form RegenMet LLC, and focused on offering commercial technologies to support the recovery of metals from smelter waste. For interested parties, KTS can help evaluate material fit, review available information, and determine whether further assessment, piloting, or commercial deployment through licensing may be appropriate.
How to Engage with KTS
Organizations interested in this technology can connect with KTS to begin an initial assessment. The expected engagement path may include:
- Sharing basic information about the material or smelter waste stream
- Evaluating sampling resource for analysis and potential KTS treatability study
- Treatability study will determine technology viability to unlock your resource
- Onsite or offsite piloting
- Commercial licensing agreements with process guarantees
Exploring the Future of Cesium
KTS is actively developing and commercializing technology related to recovery of cesium from ore and brine resources as part of its broader Critical Minerals strategy. This work is focused on evaluating opportunities where KTS can apply technical development, commercialization experience, and industry collaboration to support future cesium supply for various applications. Organizations interested in cesium-related opportunities can contact KTS to discuss potential areas of collaboration and determine whether there is a fit for further engagement.
Direct Lithium Extraction
KTS’ Li-Pro™ direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology was acquired by Aquatech and integrated into Aquatech’s PEARL™ technology platform. This milestone reflects the continued advancement of Li-Pro™ while KTS focuses its Critical Minerals efforts on emerging technology opportunities such as RegiMet LLC technology and cesium-related development.
Explore Opportunities with KTS
Whether you are evaluating emerging technologies, seeking technical expertise, or exploring opportunities within the critical minerals value chain, KTS is interested in connecting with organizations that share a commitment to innovation and responsible resource development.