Strategy

Metalysis is an intellectual property exploitation company that is scaling up the FFC Process for the production of titanium, tantalum and other high value metals. At present Metalysis holds 26 patents, some filed in over 80 countries as well as pre and post processing know-how and numerous trade secrets.

The Company has developed a mixed commercialisation model which involves:

• In-house production of high margin, low volume products such as niche tantalum and alloy markets. Where the capital requirements for a production facility can be financed internally, Metalysis can maximise value through in-house production. This has the added advantage of facilitating the creation and control of new process and production orientated IPR as well as helping the Company understand and respond to issues raised in its Joint Venture and licensing partners
• Entry into joint venture partnerships for higher volume products such as titanium and zirconium. Metalysis recognises that it is unlikely to be able to finance a volume production facility on its own. Furthermore, it requires the skills of others to project manage, build, commission and operate FFC plant; as well as provide a strong sales and marketing base. The Company thus aims to create joint ventures and work closely with partners to put down its first volume production plant.
• Licensing its technology to third parties for other products and applications.