Initial commissioning test runs for magnetic recycling technology successfully completed at HyProMag Germany

London / Vancouver: Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (“Mkango”) is pleased to announce that HyProMag GmbH has successfully completed the first test runs for the commissioning of the commercial reactor for the hydrogen processing of magnet scrap (HPMS) at its rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing facility in Pforzheim. The facility consists of a commercial recycling and production line for sintered rare-earth magnets based on the patented HPMS technology. The site is fully licensed to produce up to 750 metric tons of neodymium-iron-boron (“NdFeB”) magnets and alloys per year. HyProMag GmbH aims to gradually expand production to this level over the next three years.

The development of the facility was partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Tourism.

An official opening ceremony for the facility is scheduled for April 28, 2026, and will be presided over by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

Technical Details and Capacities

The HPMS reactor is the central component of the plant. It produces high-quality, recycled NdFeB alloy powder for commercial sale and to supply the downstream magnet production line. The jet mill for processing the alloy powder for magnet production has already been installed; its commissioning will be completed in the coming weeks. Other major pieces of equipment for the plant—including the transverse alignment press and the sintering furnace for producing sintered magnet blocks—have been delivered and are being installed and commissioned in stages.

The expansion and modernization of the facility's infrastructure have been completed. This includes the installation of gas storage facilities (gas tanks and storage systems) as well as the upgrade of the power supply through a new substation.

Once fully operational, the plant will have an initial minimum capacity of approximately 100 metric tons per year, which can be increased to around 350 metric tons per year through multi-shift operations. Further expansion to the target of 750 metric tons per year is currently being evaluated. HyProMag is in ongoing discussions with numerous customers for NdFeB alloy powders and magnets to support the scaling up of operations.

Environmental Benefits and Global Strategy

The NdFeB product obtained from the HPMS process has a total rare earth content (neodymium/praseodymium combined with dysprosium/terbium) of over 28%, which meets the typical specifications for NdFeB alloys used in magnet manufacturing. As a recycled product, it has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to primary and chemically recycled NdFeB products.

HPMS technology was developed by the Magnetic Materials Group at the University of Birmingham and is based on research and development investments totaling approximately $100 million. HyProMag is the exclusive licensee of the University of Birmingham's HPMS technology.

While establishing its operations in Germany, HyProMag is commercializing HPMS technology in the United Kingdom and the United States and exploring other markets such as Japan, Canada, and South Korea.

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