Question 1

What is DME and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

DME (Direct Metal Extraction) is a chelation-based technology that selectively extracts valuable metals from industrial wastewater, particularly produced water from oil & gas and mining operations. It works by binding to target metals in the water stream, allowing recovery while simultaneously purifying the water for discharge or reuse.

Question 2

What metals can DME recover from wastewater?

Accepted Answer

DME can recover copper, lithium, rare earth elements, and other valuable metals from industrial wastewater streams. The chemistry is selective, targeting specific metals while leaving other dissolved solids in solution.

Question 3

How does DME turn wastewater disposal costs into revenue?

Accepted Answer

DME transforms wastewater from a disposal liability into a revenue-generating asset by extracting valuable metals that can be sold. It reduces disposal costs while creating a new income stream from recovered metals, converting a cost center into a profit center.

Question 4

Is DME compatible with existing water treatment infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DME is designed as a drop-in addition to existing produced water treatment systems. It integrates seamlessly into current operations without requiring major infrastructure modifications or capital investment.

Question 5

Does DME help with environmental compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DME removes heavy metals and contaminants from wastewater, helping operations meet discharge standards and environmental regulations. The purified water can be safely discharged or reused, reducing environmental impact and compliance costs.

Question 6

What are the economic benefits of DME?

Accepted Answer

DME provides multiple economic benefits: revenue from recovered metals, reduced disposal costs, lower compliance costs, ability to reuse treated water, reduced liability from wastewater management, and conversion of waste streams into valuable resources.

Question 7

Can DME handle high-volume water streams?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DME is scalable and can process high-volume industrial water streams. The technology works continuously in-line with existing water treatment processes, handling the flow rates typical of oil & gas and mining operations.

Introducing HydroX™

HydroX™ is a process that cleans wastewater for industrial use while recovering and processing valuable byproducts

Metals of interest

Gold

Platinum

Iridium

Rare Earth Elements

Vanadium

Other

Recover From

Produced Water