Pioneering technology for circular metal extraction

Extracting critical raw materials from Europe's industrial backbone

Phoenix Metals is developing one of Europe’s first circular technologies for extracting critical materials, like vanadium and other metals. Instead of mining new vanadium to produce battery-grade electrolyte, we recover it from existing industrial residues: fly ash, steel slags and other metal-rich waste streams.

Industrial residues containing critical metals in Europe

1

Steel Manufacturing

Steel slag containing vanadium from industrial steel production

2

Combustion Residues

Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) combustion

3

Waste Incineration

Bottom ash from waste-to-energy incineration plants

4

Oil Refinery

Spent catalysts and residues from petroleum refining

CMRA target

The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act aims to achieve 25%
recycled critical materials by
2030.

Progress

25% by 2030

Phoenix Metals Contribution

36% of recycled vanadium target

22% of recycled manganese target

Based on 100 000 tonnes slag processed for recycling critical metals in 2030.

Clean recovery. Scalable process. European technology.

Our proprietary process combines hydrometallurgy with advanced separation technologies. No toxic solvents. No ammonia. And with a carbon-negative footprint.

Phoenix Metals Process

Feedstock Characterization

Low-Temperature Chemical Treatment

Selective Extraction

Purification

Battery Grade Products

Process Advantages

Low temperature

<100°C

No need for

Ammonia or organic solvents

0 (zero)

Hazardous waste

Up to 99%

Total recovery

What sets our technology apart?

Our approach is grounded in responsible and green principles and secured by continuous innovation. From proof-of-concept to product development: we lead with purpose and apply our principles to every step in the process.

Circular and renewable. We recover critical metals from existing waste, reducing environmental impact and driving a circular economy.

Our solvent- and ammonia-free, low-temperature process is designed to cut emissions and produce zero waste.

We operate within Europe’s industrial base to support industrial independence and supply chain resilience.

Our process is fully owned, tested and scaled by years of dedicated and protected R&D.

Contact Us

Molengraaffsingel 10, Delft
Zuid Holland, 2629JD

Westerduinweg 3, IJmuiden
Noord Holland, 1979BV

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