MONTREAL, April 16 — PMET Resources Inc. has announced the launch of a strategic testwork program with Koch Technology Solutions to evaluate advanced processing pathways for caesium at its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in Quebec, Canada.
The initiative aims to convert pollucite concentrates—an ore rich in caesium—into high-value chemical products using proprietary recovery technologies developed by Koch Technology Solutions, part of Koch Inc.. The collaboration marks a significant step toward commercializing what PMET believes to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade caesium discoveries.
PMET’s Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, located in the James Bay region, already ranks among the largest lithium pegmatite resources globally. The site also hosts a substantial in-situ caesium resource, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of the rare and strategically important metal.
CEO Ken Brinsden said the partnership is a critical milestone in unlocking the project’s full value. “This program represents a major step towards developing high-value caesium chemical products and strengthening our position in critical mineral supply chains, particularly in the United States,” he said.
The testwork program, expected to run over the next four months, will assess multiple processing routes to produce value-added caesium compounds. These materials are widely used in defense, aerospace, energy systems, and advanced electronics—sectors experiencing growing demand for secure and reliable supply.
Koch Technology Solutions’ Critical Minerals Business Leader, Garrett Krall, emphasized the technical collaboration. “This project reflects our ability to apply innovative process technologies to help unlock the value of critical mineral resources,” he said.
The move comes as global interest in critical minerals intensifies, with governments and industries seeking to secure supply chains for materials essential to modern technologies. By advancing downstream processing capabilities, PMET aims to capture higher margins and strengthen its role in the global critical minerals market.
The company noted that the program builds on ongoing efforts to explore commercial pathways following its caesium discovery, potentially creating a new high-value revenue stream alongside lithium production.
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