IperionX Limited and Aperam Recycling (Aperam) have signed an agreement for an innovative titanium processing and product manufacturing program. This partnership will demonstrate IperionX’s fully circular and sustainable titanium supply chain solution, turning titanium scrap into high-performance titanium products for advanced industries.
Under this partnership, IperionX will use its patented titanium technologies to upcycle up to 12 metric tons of titanium scrap produced from the consumer electronics sector to manufacture a range of high-performance titanium products. IperionX will initially upcycle 1 metric ton of titanium scrap into high-grade titanium powder and then manufacture a range of titanium near-net shapes for specific parts, as well as plate, rod and wire products.
Aperam is focused on advancing the circular economy and is a global manufacturer in stainless, electrical and specialty steel and recycling. ELG, part of Aperam Recycling, is a global specialist in sourcing and processing titanium, stainless steel and super alloys, processing over 1 million tons of metal annually.
Courtesy of Aperam.