Projects

Roadmap

From Novel IP to Full-Scale Process Plant

1. Novel IP Development

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Activities: Lab-scale experiments, IP engineering, initial FTO (freedom to operate) analysis
Expected Output: Proprietary Nitric Acid Leach (NAL) formulation with initial AI/IoT integration
Milestone: Internal validation and IP documentation

Intellectual Property Secured

➡️ Next: Validate commercially viable economics

2. Advanced Feasibility Study (AFS) + Metallurgical Testing

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Activities: Bulk ore sampling, metallurgical bench-scale tests, CAPEX/OPEX modeling, ESG & impact analysis, advance AI/IoT design & 1–3 TPD modular pilot
Output: Full Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), environmental permitting pathway, Process Plant Engineering Design, Initial Carbon Credit Frameworks
Milestone: Investor-grade report aligned with JORC/PMRC/NI43-101 standards

📘 Decision Point: Greenlight Pilot Plant

➡️ Next: Prove technical scalability and off-taker interest

3. Revenue Generating Pilot Plant Deployment

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Activities: 300,000 DMT/year modular plant (Phase 1), real ore throughput, energy efficiency metrics, AI automation tuning, Carbon Credit Frameworks + application
Output: Confirmed recovery rates for Ni, Co, Sc, REEs; produce sample material for offtakers
Milestone: Strategic Offtake LOIs, government permits in motion

🔁 Iterate IP + File Enhanced Patents (if needed)

➡️ Next: Scale to commercial capacity

4. Full-Scale Commercial Plant

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Activities: Up to 1.5M DMT/year (Phase 2)
Output: >$1B - $2.5 in Revenue potential, global offtake, ESG-certified operation, Carbon Credits
MVP : Premium Ingots of Gold, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Scandium and Laterite by-products (HPA, Mg to Agri-chemicals)
Milestone: First shipment of refined nickel and co-products, strategic expansion readiness

🌐 Market Positioning: Philippines as Processing Hub

Eco Au/Ni Nitric Acid Leach (NAL) Sustainable Extraction for a Greener Future The Eco Au/Ni - Nitric Acid Leach (NAL) project is an innovative, eco-engineered initiative designed to unlock the full value of laterite ore and non-laterite ore, while prioritising environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles. Leveraging nitric acid-based leaching chemistry, this proprietary process is engineered to recover nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), scandium (Sc), manganese (Mn), rare earth elements (REEs), copper (Cu), and gold (Au) with exceptional recovery rates and minimal waste output. Unlike traditional High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) or pyrometallurgical methods, the Eco Au/Ni NAL process operates under low pressure and moderate temperature conditions, significantly reducing energy demands, tailings footprint, and greenhouse gas emissions. Nitric acid is fully recycled within a 'closed-loop' system, supporting long-term operational sustainability and compliance with global ESG benchmarks. This breakthrough extraction method is the foundation of EcoMetals Nextech’s modular plant strategy, scalable, low-CAPEX facilities built near ore sources to minimise logistics costs and environmental impact. The process is designed to integrate seamlessly with AI and IoT for intelligent automation, ensuring efficiency, traceability, and responsible resource use from mine to market. The Eco Au/Ni Nitric Acid Leach project is not just about metal recovery; it's about building future-facing industries for electric mobility, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure, while uplifting host communities through jobs, education, and shared value.

The Advanced Feasibility Study (AFS) is a comprehensive, data-driven assessment that evaluates the technical, economic, environmental, and social viability of the proposed Eco Au/Ni Nitric Acid Leach process plant. It goes beyond preliminary feasibility by including engineering designs, cost estimates, ESG baselines, and risk scenarios to validate the commercial potential of the project.

Pilot Process Plant 300K DMT/Yr Revenue Generating Pilot 6 months Prove tech, ESG compliance, Carbon Credits customer validation, AI + IoT

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