New generation circular metals
Mint's technology processes printed circuit boards and lithium-ion batteries to carefully extract metals such as gold, copper, nickel, lithium and cobalt. Once these metals have been recovered, they can be returned to local economies.
The growing demand for sustainable local resources
01
National security
Countries increasingly see securing supply of critical metals as a strategic advantage to support key industries and defence capabilities.
02
Futureproofed supply chains
As the planet’s natural reserves of critical metals like copper, cobalt, nickel and lithium deplete, mining is no longer a sustainable method to source them. Reliance on foreign supplies can create supply chain vulnerabilities.
03
Consumer demand
As awareness of environmental issues such as the global e-waste challenge increases, consumers are becoming more intentional and choosing to purchase from companies that use sustainable materials.
04
Sustainability
Many of the world’s largest corporations have committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon reporting to meet both regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.
Producing circular metals today to power the future
Circular metals we recover
79
Au
Gold
Currently producing
Industry uses include computer chips, clean energy technology, aerospace applications and medical devices.
29
Cu
Copper
Currently producing
Industry uses include energy infrastructure, IT infrastructure, solar panels and wind turbines.
47
Ag
Silver
Recovery technology in final stages of development
Industry uses include clean energy applications, electric vehicles and small electronics.
50
Sn
Tin
Recovery technology in final stages of development
Industry uses include batteries, solar panels and semiconductors.
46
Pd
Palladium
Further optimisation of technology in final stages of development
Industry uses include hydrogen energy, electronics and catalysts.
27
Co
Cobalt
Recovery technology proven and transitioning to demonstration scale
Industry uses include lithium-ion batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles and battery storage systems.
3
Li
Lithium
Recovery technology proven and transitioning to demonstration scale
Industry uses include for electric vehicles and small electronic devices and electric vehicles.
28
Ni
Nickel
Recovery technology proven and transitioning to demonstration scale
Industry uses include battery storage systems, electric vehicles and grid stabilisation applications.
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