The Royal Mint Reformation Metals and Excir recognised at G7 Summit

The Royal Mint Reformation Metals has been recognised on the global stage for its pioneering approach to sustainable precious-metal recovery from electronic waste.  

At the G7 Summit, the Government of Canada recognised Reformation Metals’ partnership with Canadian clean-tech innovator Excir as an example of cross-country collaboration, advancing global critical minerals resilience. 

The project – which received CAD $500,000 (approximately £295,000) in funding through the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) in collaboration with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – was featured among 25 international initiatives announced by Canada to strengthen critical-minerals supply chains across nine allied nations. 

This funding will support the partners’ joint project, alongside WEEE Scotland, to expand the range of metals that can be sustainably recovered from electronic waste. 

Advancing Circular Innovation

Since 2022, The Royal Mint has partnered with Excir to scale up the company’s world-first technology at its purpose-built Reformation Metals facility in south Wales, UK. The process extracts valuable metals such as gold, silver, and platinum from end-of-life electronics such as mobile phones, TVs and laptops, supporting both nations’ ambitions for a circular economy. 

This recognition at the G7 underscores the growing global importance of responsible metals recovery and showcases the strength of UK–Canada collaboration in securing the materials essential to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies.  

Global Leadership in Action

Sean Millard, Chief Growth Officer of The Royal Mint, said: “It’s an honour to see this innovative partnership between The Royal Mint, Excir, and WEEE Scotland recognised on the global stage.” 

“It demonstrates how international working can accelerate innovation, with sustainability at the forefront.” 

“Together we’re proving that critical minerals can be sourced not only responsibly, but renewably.” 

Aaron Logan, CEO of Excir, added: “This G7 recognition validates what we’ve proven through The Royal Mint partnership; that sustainable metal recovery is both an environmental imperative and competitive advantage. 

“Together, we’ve demonstrated our technology at commercial scale, demonstrating that execution builds industry leadership between countries.” 

“This spotlight by the G7 shows that what we’ve built isn’t just an innovation partnership, it’s the foundation for how allied nations will secure critical materials through circular technology.” 

Driving Real-World Impact

The G7 spotlight reinforces confidence across the UK’s recycling and manufacturing sectors that sustainable, high-value recovery can happen domestically. 

From printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers to jewellery makers, industries are now part of a transparent, low-carbon circular chain that keeps value and skilled jobs within the UK.   

Precious metals recovered through this process are already finding new life in British manufacturing — with gold from recycled PCBs used in the modern, luxury jewellery brand, 886 by The Royal Mint, a true example of circular economy in action. 

Supporting the Green Transition

The Royal Mint’s precious-metal recovery facility in Wales is a cornerstone of its long-term strategy to diversify into sustainable metal innovation. 

By extracting precious metals from discarded electronics, Reformation Metals is helping to reduce reliance on mining and strengthen domestic supply chains — supporting both the UK Critical Minerals Strategy and Canada’s Critical Minerals Action Plan. 

Together, Reformation Metals and Excir are demonstrating how collaboration and clean technology can transform waste into a renewable source of precious metals — and build a more sustainable future for the global circular economy. 

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