Allonnia and SGS Launch Global D-Solve™ Pilot Program to Accelerate Critical Mineral Production

Allonnia, an industrial biotechnology company focused on enhancing mineral production, has introduced a centralized pilot program in collaboration with SGS. This initiative allows mining companies globally to assess Allonnia's D-Solve™ technology at SGS's renowned Lakefield facility in Ontario. The program is designed to streamline the validation of new processing technologies, thus accelerating the uptake of D-Solve in the mining sector.

Traditionally, introducing new technologies into mineral processing has been hindered by costly and location-specific pilot programs. The new centralized pilot model significantly mitigates the investment, complexity, and time needed for mining companies to examine D-Solve using their own concentrates at SGS under continuous operating conditions. This partnership provides a quicker pathway for mining companies to assess D-Solve, a technology that employs Allonnia Biosolutions™ to selectively eliminate impurities that affect concentrate grade and recovery. The centralized model allows Allonnia to shorten project timelines while minimizing logistical challenges and costs for its clients.

As the demand for critical minerals rises, mining firms are increasingly pressured to enhance metal recovery from their current operations. D-Solve addresses this need by selectively removing impurities that can lower concentrate quality, decrease recovery rates, and negatively impact production costs.

SGS will facilitate Allonnia's pilot operations at its Lakefield facility, offering the necessary infrastructure, analytical testing, and metallurgical expertise to validate D-Solve under real-world conditions. Additionally, customers can utilize SGS's downstream flotation capabilities to assess how the technology affects their entire processing flowsheet.

"The demand for critical minerals continues to outpace the industry's ability to bring new supply online, making innovation within existing operations more important than ever," stated Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia. "Our responsibility is not only to develop breakthrough technologies, but also to rethink how they reach commercial adoption. Together with SGS, we're creating a trusted, customer-centered pathway that removes barriers to evaluation, accelerates commercialization, and helps the mining industry deploy the innovations needed to meet the world's growing demand for critical minerals."

The collaboration builds on previous milestones for D-Solve, which has seen successful continuous demonstrations at SGS's Lakefield facility. Allonnia has also recently implemented D-Solve at Eagle Mine, marking it as the first biological solution to operate within an active mineral processing mill. These accomplishments highlight the progression of D-Solve from laboratory validation to commercial application.

“Mining companies rely on pilot testing to reduce technical risk and build the confidence needed to advance new technologies from concept to commercial reality," remarked James Brown, Director, Consulting, SGS. "Through this collaboration with Allonnia, we're combining our globally recognized pilot plant and metallurgical expertise with an innovative biotechnology to help customers evaluate its performance under real operating conditions. Together, we're creating a trusted pathway to accelerate commercialization, unlock greater value from existing operations, and support the mining industry's growing demand for critical minerals."

The centralized pilot program is now open to mining companies interested in evaluating D-Solve on nickel, copper, lithium, rare earth, and other critical mineral concentrates. For further details, interested parties are encouraged to contact Allonnia via their website.

About Allonnia
Allonnia specializes in making biology function at an industrial scale, developing biotechnology solutions that aid industries in recovering valuable resources, minimizing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency. The D-Solve™ technology enables producers to boost critical mineral output by selectively removing impurities from mineral concentrates, thus improving metal recovery, concentrate quality, and sustainability.

About SGS
SGS is the leading global company in testing, inspection, and certification. With a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities in 115 countries, supported by a dedicated workforce of more than 100,000 professionals, SGS has a legacy of over 145 years in service excellence. Their commitment to quality, compliance, and sustainability is encapsulated in their brand promise – when you need to be sure.