Iondrive (ION) H2 2025 earnings summary
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H2 2025 earnings summary
8 Jan, 2026Executive summary
Achieved significant progress in commercialising proprietary urban mining technology, focusing on battery recycling and critical mineral recovery using Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) processes.
Expanded into E-waste and Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) recovery, with strong pilot plant development and international partnerships.
Completed two capital raisings totaling $8 million, strengthening the balance sheet and attracting institutional investors.
Divested legacy South Korean exploration assets to focus on core technology, reducing annual costs by ~$600,000.
Financial highlights
Net loss after tax of $4,619,688, an improvement from the prior year's $6,119,130 loss.
Revenue and other income totaled $1,711,531, with R&D tax incentives and JV reimbursements contributing significantly.
Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were $5,867,961, up from $2,759,282.
No dividends declared for the year.
Outlook and guidance
Focus remains on expanding commercial partnerships, delivering the pilot plant, and unlocking new applications for the DES platform.
Pilot plant construction approved, with commissioning expected from December 2025 to early 2026, supported by a $3.9 million government grant.
Anticipated 25% uplift in revenue from new graphite recovery project.
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