Austmine Webinar: Unlocking Value in Mining Through Deep Tech Innovation

ith a clear commercial target of economically processing EV battery black mass at low volumes, Oxleigh Technologies engaged Scimita, a deep tech innovation house, to evaluate all possible processing pathways. Through an accelerated innovation program, the team assessed existing scientific options and explored new approaches, ultimately landing on a novel molten sulphur reactor process.

This breakthrough technology has successfully advanced through its proof-of-science stage, demonstrating strong economic potential, and is now in proof-of-technology with a pilot reactor delivering highly promising results in both recovery and cost competitiveness. Beyond battery recycling, the program has also shown potential applications of molten sulphur in mineral processing — particularly for lithium, nickel, cobalt, gold, and other critical minerals.

The webinar will showcase how a clear commercial vision, paired with the disciplined processes of a deep tech innovation house, can unlock breakthrough technologies. It will also highlight how circular economy thinking can deliver innovation outcomes far beyond the original objectives, opening new markets and value streams.

Oxleigh Technologies’ work has been recognised with two CRC-P grants, underscoring its alignment with Australia’s national innovation priorities. The molten sulphur reactor presents the potential for mobile “smelter” solutions that are commercially competitive with international operators, creating an opportunity for Australia to significantly increase local value-add across the mining, concentration, and smelting value chain.

Presenters:
Dr Mobin Nomvar | Co-founder, Scimita

Mobin is an experienced engineer, scientist and business leader. Having led projects at the United Nations Development Programme for Iran’s Energy Sector and National Action Plan, Mobin completed his PhD at the University of Sydney in 2015 and has been pursuing difference research commercialisation projects since then. He is a trusted leader and advisor to multiple private and public deep tech companies.

Prof. Ali Abbas | Co-founder Scimita, Chief Circular Engineer of Australia

Ali is a leading subject matter expert in Circular Economy and Future Energy. In addition to his role at Scimita, Ali is Australia’s first Chief Circular Engineer. Ali is an experienced engineer committed to solving sustainability challenges at the intersection of his skills in Process Systems Engineering, Circular Economy, and Net Zero.

Michael Tilley | Founder, Oxleigh Recycling Technologies

Michael has been Chairman of ASX listed Latitude Group Holdings Limited since 2015. He is also currently Chairman of SMS (WA) Holdings Pty Ltd a leading supplier of capital equipment to the mining industry in Western Australia and Gylden Holdings Pty Ltd which owns the Kirkalocka gold processing plant and mine in Western Australia.

Michael served as CEO and Managing Director of ASX listed Challenger Financial Services Group Limited from 2004 until 2008 and prior to that as Chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch (Australasia) and Chairman of Mergers and Acquisitions for The Asia Pacific Region. Michael was also a Non-Executive Director of ASX listed mining services group Orica Limited from 2003-2013 and Chair of ASX listed Hotel Property Investments Limited.

Michael holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Swinburne University and is a Fellow of The Australian Institute of Company Directors. Michael was also the founding Chair of The Center for Eye Research, Australia’s leading Ophthalmic Medical Research Institute.

Registration:

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