Maverick Labs, INC


Maverick Metals is pioneering innovative metal extraction technologies to help mining operations recover more metal, more profitably, and with a lower environmental impact. Their mission is to unlock untapped value from low-grade ores, tailings, slag, and complex deposits using advanced chemistry, particularly their proprietary LithX lixiviant. By enabling higher recovery rates, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental footprint, Maverick Metals aims to transform the economics and sustainability of critical metal extraction for a changing global industry.

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Nr. of Employees

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Maverick Labs, INC

1518 S Alamo St. Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78204


Products

Proprietary next‑generation lixiviant for critical metal extraction

A proprietary chemical lixiviant formulated to extract copper, gold, rare earths, platinum‑group metals, lithium and other critical metals from refractory ores, tailings, slag, and industrial residues at ambient conditions with reduced acid use.


Services

Laboratory testing to evaluate ore or residue amenability to the proprietary lixiviant and to quantify likely recovery rates.

Site assessments and pilot‑scale leaching tests to validate performance under operational conditions.

Design of site‑specific chemistry approaches and integration planning for challenging ore bodies, legacy stockpiles, and industrial residues.

Expertise Areas

  • Hydrometallurgical lixiviant development
  • Heap leach process development for refractory sulfides
  • Critical metals recovery from low‑grade and complex ores
  • Rare earth element extraction from heavy minerals
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Key Technologies

  • Lixiviant‑based hydrometallurgy
  • Heap leaching
  • Ambient‑temperature leaching
  • Flowsheet integration
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News & Updates

LithX enables heap leaching of chalcopyrite and other refractory sulfides, while also solubilizing valuable byproducts like molybdenum, gold, and silver. This event highlights how Maverick Metals is transforming copper processing and turning low-grade ore, tailings, and smelter slag into high-value feedstock.

Showcases how LithX improves recovery and enhances profitability in critical metal extraction, even from slag and refractory materials, without the need for costly infrastructure or harsh acids.

Maverick Metals is supported by Y Combinator, a leading startup accelerator, underscoring its innovative approach and growth potential in the field of metal extraction technologies.


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