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Sign InMetallium announced that its U.S. affiliate, Flash Metals Texas, has been awarded a $1 million Phase II SBIR contract by the U.S. Department of War. The project aims to utilize proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology to recover strategic minerals, specifically gallium and germanium, from semiconductor and electronic waste streams. This award follows a successful Phase I demonstration of the company's recovery process for these critical defense materials.
This development is significant following China's 2023 export restrictions on gallium and germanium, which are essential for advanced chipmaking and defense systems. Per market data, companies in the critical minerals space, such as MP Materials, have been intensifying efforts to secure domestic supply chains. This non-dilutive government funding serves as a major technical validation for Metallium within the expanding e-waste recycling sector.
Investors will be watching for the company's ability to scale its technology following this contract, with MTM shares traded across Australian and U.S. markets (MTMCF). According to the economic calendar, the U.S. Monthly Budget Statement on May 12, 2026, reported a $215 billion surplus, highlighting ongoing government capacity for strategic sector investments. Future updates on project milestones will serve as the primary catalysts for the stock's performance.