Avimetal-PRG Rare Earth and Precious Metal Project
Avimetal Inc. and PRG Group have partnered to launch one of South America's most ambitious rare earth element (REE) and precious metal processing projects — addressing global demand for REEs in clean energy, defense, and electronics, while responding to China's increasing export controls on critical elements.
A Strategically Secured Resource Base
30-Year Community Relationship
PRG Group's long-standing relationship with Inca communities has secured legal rights to 14 mining concessions across approximately 200 miles of the mineral-rich Gulabamba River basin in Peru's Cusco region.
Confirmed Mineral Abundance
Field studies confirm abundant Scandium, Zirconium, gold, and silver in the alluvial sediments, positioning the region as a globally significant resource as the Western Hemisphere diversifies supply chains.
World-Class Mineral Processing Plant Development
The initial development stage focuses on PRG Concessions 1 and 2, where a fully integrated, environmentally responsible mineral processing complex is being constructed. The first phase targets a processing capacity of 1,000 tons per day of river sediments and ores.
Plant Infrastructure Highlights
Plant Infrastructure
Seven prefabricated steel structures totaling 9,000 square feet will house the equipment and operational units.
Mobile Dredging
A custom-engineered dredging boat will collect high-density mineral sediments with minimal ecological disruption.
Water Management
A complete closed-loop recycling system ensures 100% reuse of process water, eliminating any discharge back into the river and maintaining strict water quality protection.
Advanced and Sustainable Processing Technologies
Four Pillars of Clean Processing
Cyclone Electrowinning
Direct, high-efficiency extraction with reduced reagent consumption and energy input.
Electrostatic Dry Separation
First-stage ore concentration without water, eliminating the environmental burden of traditional methods.
Graphene-Enhanced Filters
Ultra-high purity filtration with zero carbon emissions for rare earth concentrates.
Fully Electrified Process
Designed to integrate renewable energy, minimizing the project's overall carbon footprint.
Strategic and Economic Impact
For Peru
  • Positions Peru as a central player in the global REE supply chain
  • Creates long-term, high-skilled employment for local populations
  • Facilitates knowledge transfer and green-tech innovation
For the Americas
  • Enhances REE supply security for the U.S. and allied nations
  • Reduces reliance on imports from politically sensitive regions
  • Supports regional goals in EV manufacturing, clean energy storage, and defense readiness
Steel Building Structure Overview
This modular steel plant building features a container-based framework with a lightweight, ball-joint roof truss system. Designed for rapid deployment, it requires no concrete foundation — just welding and bolting.
The entire 900 m² structure can be assembled within a few days, making it ideal for remote mineral processing operations where time and logistics are critical.
Next Steps
Construction of the processing facility is already underway, with full commissioning of the 1,000 TPD plant expected within 6–8 months. This initial phase will establish operational protocols and validate the technology at scale.
Roadmap to Full Operation
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Now
Construction of processing facility underway
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6–8 Months
Full commissioning of 1,000 TPD plant; operational protocols validated at scale
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Future Phases
Expansion to additional PRG concessions along the river
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Long-Term Vision
A benchmark for clean, scalable, and socially responsible mineral extraction in the 21st century

Subsequent phases will expand production to additional PRG concessions along the river, establishing this project as a model for responsible critical mineral development in the Western Hemisphere.