Electra is developing a low-temperature electrochemical-hydrometallurgical system designed to produce 99% pure clean iron from iron ore. The process uses renewable electricity and chemistry to transform ore, bypassing the high-temperature, carbon-intensive methods of traditional blast furnaces. Conventional steelmaking accounts for approximately 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions, a figure the company's technology aims to address.
The patented system operates at low temperatures and can process a broad range of iron ores, including those not currently commercialized. During the process, the system captures high-value critical co-minerals and emits oxygen. The core technical domains involve electrochemistry, hydrometallurgy, and the integration of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar into heavy industrial processes.
Electra positions its work at the intersection of iron production, steelmaking, industrial decarbonization, and mining. The company's focus is on creating a viable technological pathway to decarbonize a foundational global industry.
