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Metal moves from Dubbo to Korea

LOW emission, high purity metal-refining technology developed by Australian Strategic Materials and South Korean joint venture partner Zirontech will be tested at scale on a 250kg per day commercial plant in Korea, as part of a joint development agreement between ASM and Dongkuk Refractory and Steel.

 Dongkuk R&S and ASM teams following the signing of the agreement in Korea.

Dongkuk R&S and ASM teams following the signing of the agreement in Korea.

ASM owns the technology outright after buying 95% of Zirontech in September, with the deal also including the pilot plant in Korea used to create a range of value-added materials from the Dubbo project,...

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