Evolution Metals secures two exclusive technology licenses from KIGAM for rare-earth and battery materials

Evolution Metals LLC

10-year renewable licenses for patented rare-earth magnet recovery and Li-ion battery hydrometallurgical technologies.
Territorial coverage includes Republic of Korea and the United States with export rights.
KIGAM will provide process documentation, training, and commissioning support for both technologies.
Plans to integrate with existing IP to expand midstream processing capabilities for critical minerals.
No financial terms disclosed; agreements cover selective-leaching, solvent-extraction, and precursor manufacturing.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Evolution Metals LLC entered into Magnet Technology Transfer Agreement with Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) (effective 2025-12-05).

Action: entry
Agreement: license
Counterparty: Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
Effective: 2025-12-05

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On December 5, 2025, Evolution Metals LLC (“EM”, “Evolution Metals” or the “Company”) entered into a magnet technology transfer and license agreement (the “Magnet Technology Transfer Agreement”) with the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (“KIGAM”).

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Evolution Metals LLC entered into Battery Technology Transfer Agreement with Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) (effective 2025-12-05).

Action: entry
Agreement: license
Counterparty: Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
Effective: 2025-12-05

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On December 5, 2025, EM entered into a battery technology transfer and license agreement with KIGAM (the “Battery Technology Transfer Agreement”).

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