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PMET Resources Launches Relationship with Koch Technology Solutions to Advance Value-Added Caesium Chemicals from Shaakichiuwaanaan
MONTREAL, April 15, 2026 /CNW/ - April 16, 2026 – Sydney, Australia Koch Technology Solutions, part of Koch Inc., to evaluate advanced processing pathways for P
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[{"type":"text","content":" MONTREAL, April 15, 2026 /CNW/ - April 16, 2026 – Sydney, Australia Koch Technology Solutions, part of Koch Inc., to evaluate advanced processing pathways for PMET's globally significant caesium resource Highlights Strategic caesium testwork program launched with Koch Technology Solutions, a division of Koch Inc. – one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. The testwork program aims to convert Shaakichiuwaanaan caesium-rich pollucite concentrates into various high-value caesium chemical products. The program will evaluate Koch Technology Solutions' innovative recovery techniques, using proprietary methods for caesium chemicals production. This strategic approach provides a potential pathway into critical US industrial supply chains for defense, space, energy and advanced electronics. Founded in 1940, Koch Inc. operates in sectors including refining, chemicals, energy and technology, with over 120,000 employees globally. The program supports the potential development of a new high-margin product stream from Shaakichiuwaanaan alongside lithium, building commercial momentum following PMET's caesium discovery. Following the publication of its caesium Resource, PMET has continued to explore both commercial and supply chain pathways aimed at maximizing the discovery's value. PMET CEO, President, and Managing Director Ken Brinsden comments: \"Shaakichiuwaanaan hosts what we believe to be the most significant caesium discovery globally, marked both by incredible scale and high grades – and this program represents a major step towards unlocking its full commercial potential. Working with Koch Technology Solutions provides access to industry expertise, including demonstrated capabilities in critical minerals, and a portfolio of innovative processing technologies. \"Importantly, this initiative will allow us to explore pathways to produce high-value caesium chemicals, which could ultimately position PMET as a cornerstone supplier to critical industries including defence, aerospace, energy and advanced technologies. \"Through this program, PMET furthers its exposure to the significance of critical minerals in the key U.S. market, providing us with an opportunity to capture substantially greater value from this rare and strategically important discovery by working alongside a US industry participant,\" added Mr....