Critical Minerals (Lithium / Copper / REEs)
Securing the materials of the energy and technology age
Global Energy and
Resources Organisations
Sector‑agnostic by design—turning materials into systems
Lithium, copper, and rare earth elements (REEs) anchor batteries, motors, grids, electronics, and clean‑energy hardware. But mines alone don't build independence—conversion plants, power/water reliability, logistics, and compliance do. GEROS is sector‑agnostic so the same microgrids that stabilize a concentrator also power lithium conversion; the same water‑reuse that supports a mine protects a community; the same corridor that moves cathode precursors moves bullion or fuels. Integration compresses capex, accelerates schedules, and insulates against shocks.
How GEROS creates advantage (experts + operators)
We pair geologists and geophysicists, geometallurgists, hydromet and pyromet specialists, SX/IX designers, cathode‑materials chemists, REE separation experts, grid and power engineers, and ESG auditors with EPCs, OEMs, reagents providers, logistics firms, and global offtakers. The coalition designs fit‑for‑mineralogy flowsheets and bankable conversion routes for fast commercialization.
Lithium—brines and hard‑rock
Brines: we evaluate direct lithium extraction (DLE) vs. conventional evaporation based on chemistry and water constraints; polish and conversion to Li2CO3 or LiOH follow. Hard‑rock: crushing/milling, spodumene flotation, calcination (α→β phase), and sulfation/roast or alkaline leach; impurity control and crystal engineering deliver battery‑grade specs. Utility integration (power/steam, gas hybrid + solar) and water management (recycle, brine handling) are planned from FEED.
Copper—sulfide and oxide routes
Sulfides: crushing, grinding, flotation, and smelting/refining (or toll smelting) with acid balance and off‑gas handling. Oxides: heap leach › SX‑EW for cathode copper. We target in‑country cathode where viable, design energy‑efficient mills, and instrument tailings for safety and compliance.
REEs—beneficiation to separated oxides
We tailor beneficiation (gravity, magnetic, flotation) for bastnäsite/monazite/xenotime, then cracking/leaching and multi‑stage SX/IX to deliver separated oxides (e.g., NdPr) at spec. Radiation stewardship and effluent control are engineered from day one. Where justified, we progress to metals/alloys/magnet precursor partnerships.
Conversion and value addition
We push beyond concentrates: lithium hydroxide/carbonate, nickel/cobalt intermediates (MHP/MNS) for cathodes, PCAM, and separated REO. Siting near power/water/ports reduces logistics and emissions. Standardized modular trains allow staged capacity with quality control embedded.
Power, water, and corridors—shared infrastructure
Concentrators, leach circuits, and SX lines require stable power; we deploy gas‑hybrid microgrids with storage and grid upgrades. Closed‑loop water and ZLD where mandated keep projects compliant. Sovereign corridors (rail/port) handle bulk concentrates, reagents, and finished products—with bonded storage and metering for predictable throughput.
Markets, offtake, and finance
We negotiate multi‑year offtake with cell makers, automakers, magnet producers, and wire/fabrication users—balancing floor pricing and index‑linkage. Streaming/royalty and blended finance with DFIs cover utilities and corridors; hedging and FX strategies stabilize early cash flow.
ESG, social license, and assurance
Tailings and leach residues are engineered with monitored performance; water footprints are minimized; biodiversity offsets and FPIC are embedded where applicable. A single ESG dashboard for lithium, copper, and REEs provides investors, lenders, and communities with transparent reporting; third‑party audits verify claims.
Digital operations
Plant historians, inline analyzers, and advanced process control stabilize recovery and spec; digital twins accelerate commissioning and debottlenecking; predictive maintenance lifts availability.
KPIs
Recovery by domain; energy intensity; water recycle %; product purity/spec compliance; tailings integrity; conversion yield; corridor uptime; offtake diversification; local‑content; safety.
Outcome
A critical minerals platform that supplies battery and electrification value chains with reliable, ESG‑verified materials—built on the same utilities, corridors, and governance that power GEROS's broader matrix.
Government-Aligned Investment Platforms
Structured investment vehicles designed to align sovereign interests with strategic resource development.
Global Offices
United Kingdom
Level 28, 52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
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Vila 145, Al Manara Street, Al Safa 2, Dubai
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Precious Metals & Gemstones
Minerals & Metals
Rare Earth Elements
Fossil Fuels
Energy Commodities
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