Advanced refining technology for germanium and gallium.
Gega Elements is building advanced refining capability for germanium and gallium, vital elements powering next-generation semiconductors across AI, electric vehicles and space, as well as fibre optic networks.
A new secure supply chain
As global demand for germanium and gallium accelerates, access to secure supply chains and refining capacity remains a major bottleneck. Gega Elements is changing that.
We have developed advanced refining technology that extracts and purifies germanium and gallium from currently underutilised mine feedstocks, including mining and refining tailings and concentrates.
A cleaner, cheaper process
Our proprietary adsorption technology replaces conventional solvent extraction, delivering superior recovery rates at significantly lower cost and environmental impact.
Advanced adsorption technology
Specifically engineered for germanium and gallium, precise, efficient, and free from toxic reagents.
Unlocking underutilised feedstocks
Germanium and gallium are extracted from tailings, concentrates, and ores in untapped stockpiles around the world.
Lower cost. Lower emissions.
~30-40% lower cost and COâ‚‚ emissions than conventional refining technology.
Refined to 99.99% purity
Exceptionally high level of refinement, one step from the final used in semiconductors, fibre optics, and advanced electronics
Scalable & deployable
Technology is deployable at the source and can be scaled to suit, wherever germanium and gallium feedstocks exist.
The minerals behind every critical technology
Germanium and gallium are essential for the technologies reshaping the global economy, and demand is accelerating.
Artificial Intelligence
Gallium chips are replacing silicon chips underpinning the high-speed semiconductors powering AI data centres.
Permanent Magnets
Gallium improves performance of permanent magnets in EV motors and wind turbines, while reducing reliance on dysprosium.
5G & Communications
Gallium nitride amplifiers enable 5G base stations and next-generation satellite communications.
Electric Vehicles
Gallium-based power electronics improve efficiency in EV charging systems.
Space
Gallium solar cells deliver the highest efficiency for spacecraft and satellite power systems.
Fibre Optics
Germanium is critical for the optical fibre that underpins global data transmission infrastructure.
Science-driven.
Commercially proven.
Together, our leadership team combines advanced materials science with commercialisation and industry experience.
A materials science innovator with over a decade of experience in critical minerals extraction and processing, spanning germanium, gallium, lithium, indium and rare earths. Previously led process development at a venture-backed deep tech company and founded a silica aerogel production business. Holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales, with peer-reviewed publications and filed patents across critical minerals processing.
A commercial finance leader with extensive investment banking and CFO experience. Has advised on over US$25 billion in corporate transactions and, as CFO at Gigacomm, Zoomo, and Novalith, raised A$250 million while scaling businesses from Series A through to Series C. Brings deep expertise in capital markets, strategy, and commercialisation.
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