MILLS, Wyo., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ElementUSA Inc. (“ElementUSA”) and DISA Technologies Inc. (“DISA”) today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the reprocessing of mine waste and expand access to critical minerals across North America.
This collaboration combines DISA’s patented High Pressure Slurry Ablation (“HPSA”) technology with ElementUSA’s expertise in mineral extraction process development and customer engagement. Together, the companies will deliver integrated solutions that recover value from mine tailings while supporting and strengthening U.S. critical mineral supply chains.
Under the agreement, ElementUSA will operate a bench-scale HPSA unit installed at its Austin, Texas Critical Resource Accelerator (“CRA”), enabling continuous testing, tailings characterization, and process optimization. DISA will provide technical training, support, and integration services, while both companies will jointly identify pilot sites for commercial-scale demonstrations.
Key Areas of Collaboration
- Technology Integration – Combining DISA’s HPSA system with ElementUSA’s operational platform to fast-track deployment at active and legacy tailings sites.
- Commercial Demonstrations – Advancing pilot and full-scale projects that showcase the scalability and performance of integrated solutions.
- Market Development – Leveraging joint networks to expand opportunities across the North American mining sector.
- Critical Mineral Resilience – Converting mine waste into valuable feedstock while supporting remediation and secure U.S. supply chains.
“This partnership marks a major milestone in our mission to transform mine waste into a resource,” said Greyson Buckingham, CEO & President, DISA. “Working with ElementUSA allows us to accelerate deployment and provide customers with innovative, cost-effective solutions to recover value and strengthen supply chains.”
“We are excited to align with DISA and deploy their innovative HPSA technology alongside ElementUSA’s mineral processing expertise,” said Ellis Sullivan, CEO, ElementUSA. “We believe the HPSA system to be a major technological advancement in mineral liberation, which is often the most challenging part of successful mineral extraction. At ElementUSA, we are committed to pursuing and deploying best-in-class technology solutions that create measurable value for our customers and help transform the way mine waste is reprocessed,”
The partnership will formally launch this quarter, with the HPSA unit now operational at ElementUSA’s Austin-based CRA. Joint marketing initiatives and participation in industry conferences are planned to highlight the integrated approach.
About DISA Technologies
DISA Technologies is revolutionizing mineral recovery with their patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology, an innovative solution that upgrades critical minerals from mined ore and legacy waste. Serving both the mining and remediation sectors, DISA recovers valuable resources that power industry, strengthen energy independence, and restore contaminated sites to productive use. DISA technology unlocks economic and environmental value, transforming how the world processes, remediates, and recycles essential mineral assets. For more information about DISA’s initiatives, please visit www.disausa.com.
About ElementUSA
ElementUSA Inc. is accelerating America’s access to critical minerals by unlocking overlooked domestic resources and delivering the processing strength to supply industry and defense. The company develops innovative midstream processing infrastructure to recover minerals from both primary and secondary sources, addressing the rising demand from U.S. manufacturers in sectors like semiconductors, national defense, and energy infrastructure. ElementUSA is pioneering Waste2Market solutions that offer faster and more sustainable pathways than traditional mining. At the center of this effort is the Critical Resource Accelerator (CRA), a premier research and development hub focused on scalable mineral recovery processes. For more information about ElementUSA’s initiatives and its commitment to advancing the future of critical minerals in America, please visit www.elementusaminerals.com.
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