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A P R I L / M A Y 2 0 2 0 www.resourceworld.com 65 EnviroLeach Technologies Inc. [ETI-CSE; EVLLF-OTCQB; 7N2-FSE] has developed proprietary and patented technologies to extract precious and base metals from ores, concentrates and waste electronic prod - ucts (eWaste). The company has successfully com- mercialized their environmentally-friendly formulas and technologies using its propri- etary non-cyanide, non-acid, based process utilizing only FDA approved additives. Worldwide rights have been preserved by filing the application as both US and inter- national (PCT) patent applications. Not only is the use of EnviroLeach tech- nology safe, it is reusable and sustainable with no toxic off-gassing. With regards to metal recovery from eWaste, the company said its process is the only cost-effective solution for low-grade eWaste. EnviroLeach notes that that are some 50 million tonnes of eWaste generated annu - ally around the world containing US $62 billion in precious metals. "Jason Leikam, Vice President Corporate Development, told Resource World, "A $20 million four-year technology development program culminated late 2019 with the commissioning of the Metro Vancouver located EnviroCircuit E-Waste processing facility. The facility is designed to extract precious metals from printed circuit boards using a proprietary, environmentally friendly, hydrometallurgical process. After a year-long application and audit process, the facility also received R2 and RIOS cer - tifications in December 2019. These two certifications outline electronics recycling industry specific best practices, standards for responsible recycling, environment, health and safety and downstream product controls. Certification allows EnviroLeach to procure printed circuit board feedstock leading e-Waste recyclers and aggregators across North America." In January 2020 EnviroLeach engaged with Jabil, a leading global electronics manufacturer, to test a variety of printed circuit boards and whole components as it works toward a commercial supply agreement anticipated in Q2 2020. This anticipated supply agreement will provide feedstock to ramp operations toward the company's goal of full-scale production in Q3 2020. EnviroLeach's relationship with Jabil has been developing since 2018 when Jabil approached EnviroLeach to inves - tigate whether its technology might be applicable for extracting precious metals from printed circuit boards. "Discussions have intensified since the facility commissioning," said Leikam. "EnviroLeach believes this collaboration will provide strong validation that it offers a true 'cradle to cradle' solution for end-of- life printed circuit boards. The company is keenly aware that the adoption of the cir - cular economy is a key objective for most OEMs, particularly with the increased importance of ESG factored investment. The market for printed circuit boards is a significant opportunity for EnviroLeach." United Nations Sustainability initia - tives estimate 2 million tonnes of printed circuit boards are produced globally each year and are expected to increase to 3.14 million tonnes by 2026. In North America alone, close to 400,000 tonnes are esti - mated to be produced and growing to 640,000 tonnes over the same period. The North American market represents US $3 billion annual market value as represented by the metal values in printed circuit ENVIRO LEALCH continued on page 69 EnviroLeach extracting metals from circuit boards and ore with no cyanide by Ellsworth Dickson EnviroLeach's Vancouver, British Columbia's EnviroCircuit e-waste processing facility extracts gold and other metals from printed circuit boards. Photo courtesy EnviroLeach Technologies Inc. GREEN TECHNOLOGIES