Metallium Launches Commissioning at Texas Campus After Key Chlorine Flash Success
Metallium Limited has initiated commissioning at its Texas Technology Campus following a successful first chlorine flash using its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology, marking a significant step toward commercial operations.
- Commissioning commenced on schedule at Texas Technology Campus
- Successful first chlorine flash completed safely on FJH system
- Three-crucible demonstration line fully operational for R&D and testing
- Key environmental permit secured from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Stage-1 operations targeting 8,000 TPA PCB feedstock throughput by Q3 2026
Commissioning Milestone Achieved
Metallium Limited has reached a pivotal milestone with the formal commencement of commissioning activities at its Texas Technology Campus, located in Chambers County, Texas. This follows the successful and safe completion of the first chlorine flash using the company’s proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology, a process central to its critical metals recovery platform. The milestone not only validates the core technology under real operating conditions but also marks the transition from construction to operational testing.
Operational Readiness and Demonstration Line
Alongside the broader commissioning, Metallium has brought its three-crucible FJH demonstration line into full operation after completing both dry and wet commissioning phases. This demonstration line will serve as a dedicated platform for ongoing research and development, feedstock qualification, and customer and partner testing programs. It provides Metallium with a flexible and scalable tool to refine processes and engage with stakeholders as the wider facility ramps up.
Regulatory and Environmental Progress
A critical regulatory milestone was achieved with the approval of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Permit-by-Rule in early December 2025. This permit enables Metallium to proceed confidently with commissioning and operational activities, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The company has also advanced commissioning of utilities, feedstock handling, environmental controls, and safety systems, all integral to the facility’s smooth operation.
Strategic Scale-Up and Market Focus
Metallium is targeting Stage-1 operations by the third quarter of 2026, aiming for an inbound printed circuit board (PCB) feedstock throughput of 8,000 tonnes per annum. The initial focus is on recovering valuable metals such as gold, copper, silver, and tin from PCB waste streams. Concurrently, the company is preparing for future expansion to process specialty metals like gallium and germanium, which are critical to semiconductor manufacturing. Advanced negotiations for long-term PCB feedstock supply agreements are nearing completion, underpinning the company’s growth strategy.
Positioning for U.S. and Global Growth
The Texas Technology Campus is designed as a scalable commercial hub that supports Metallium’s ambitions to establish a distributed network of recovery plants across the U.S. and internationally. Its modular design facilitates parallel commissioning, customer testing, and commercial deployment, aligning with broader supply chain reshoring trends and critical metals demand. As commissioning progresses, the campus will evolve from a demonstration site into a fully operational processing facility, reinforcing Metallium’s role in next-generation critical metals recovery.
Bottom Line?
Metallium’s successful commissioning launch sets the stage for a transformative year ahead as it moves closer to commercial-scale critical metals recovery in the U.S.
Questions in the middle?
- How will Metallium secure and finalize long-term PCB feedstock supply agreements?
- What are the timelines and challenges anticipated for scaling up to full Stage-1 capacity?
- How quickly can Metallium integrate specialty metal processing lines for gallium and germanium?
