IperionX Secures Final $4.6M DoW Funding and 1.5 Years of Free Titanium Scrap for Production Scale-Up

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IperionX received the final $4.6 million from its $47.1 million U.S. Department of War award and a substantial 290 metric tons of free titanium scrap, enabling a significant scale-up of its titanium production capacity.

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• Final DoW Funding Received

  IperionX received the final US$4.6 million tranche from its previously announced US$47.1 million award from the U.S. Department of War.

• Production Scale-Up Enabled

  The funds will be applied to scale up titanium production capacity to 1,400 metric tons per year at IperionX's Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia.

• Free Titanium Scrap Transfer

  The U.S. Government transferred approximately 290 metric tons of high-quality titanium scrap metal to IperionX at no cost.

• Material Feedstock Supply Secured

  This scrap metal is equivalent to about 1.5 years' worth of titanium feedstock at the company's current full operating capacity, significantly reducing raw material costs.

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This filing marks the completion of a critical $47.1 million U.S. government award, providing IperionX with the necessary capital to expand its titanium production capacity to 1,400 metric tons per year. The additional transfer of 290 metric tons of free titanium scrap, equivalent to 1.5 years of feedstock, significantly reduces raw material costs and enhances supply chain security. This demonstrates strong U.S. government commitment to establishing a resilient domestic titanium supply chain, positioning IperionX as a key player in national defense and industrial base initiatives.