Royalty Management Holding Corporation Announces Update with Pilot Scale Permanent Magnet Metal Alloys Program with Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.
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The collaboration between Royalty Management Holding Co. (RMCO) and Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (AML) represents a significant stride in materials science, particularly within the realm of permanent magnet production. The development of lab-scale capabilities to create proprietary metal alloy compositions is crucial as it directly addresses the bottleneck in domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing. This initiative is poised to yield new alloy formulations that could potentially reduce the demand for rare earth elements like neodymium, praseodymium and dysprosium, which are currently expensive and challenging to source due to geopolitical and supply chain constraints.
AML's PM-Wire™ technology is a noteworthy innovation in the field, offering a scalable and modular approach to manufacturing both sintered and non-sintered permanent magnets. The adaptability of this process to produce magnets of equal or greater performance without relying on the high-grade quality of alloys is a game-changer. It could lead to more cost-effective production methods and diversify the supply chain away from critical rare earth elements, which are predominantly controlled by China. This could have far-reaching implications, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the permanent magnet market and reducing geopolitical risks associated with rare earth supply.
The strategic partnership between RMCO and AML holds considerable financial implications, particularly in the context of reshoring manufacturing capabilities within the United States. The investment in AML via convertible notes indicates a long-term commitment by RMCO to the success of the novel alloys and the PM-Wire™ technology. The royalty interest that RMCO gains in the new compositions developed could provide a steady stream of revenue if these materials are widely adopted in industries such as defense and automotive, which are significant consumers of permanent magnets.
From an investor's perspective, the ability of RMCO to fund such innovative ventures reflects positively on the company's financial health and strategic vision. As production scales and if the technology gains market acceptance, there is potential for significant value creation. However, investors should also consider the risks associated with the commercialization of new technologies, including market adoption rates and potential competition from established rare earth suppliers.
The demand for permanent magnets is closely tied to the growth of industries such as renewable energy, electronics and electric vehicles, all of which are experiencing rapid expansion. The collaboration between RMCO and AML to produce alternative magnet alloys could capture a significant share of this growing market if the developed materials meet industry performance standards while offering cost or supply chain advantages. The focus on reducing reliance on imported rare earth elements could resonate well with the current political climate favoring domestic production and supply chain resilience.
Moreover, the fact that AML's PM-Wire™ process is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense underscores the strategic importance of this technology. The ability to produce high-performance magnets without the need for high-grade alloys could lead to a paradigm shift in the magnet industry, potentially influencing global trade dynamics in rare earth elements and associated technologies. Market research should closely monitor the prototyping phase and subsequent feedback from strategic partners to assess the viability and competitive positioning of these new materials.
Development of proprietary metal alloy compositions, used in the manufacturing of permanent magnets, is a key bottleneck to domestic, rare earth magnet manufacturing
FISHERS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2024 / Royalty Management Holding Co. (Nasdaq:RMCO) ("Royalty Management" or the "Company") an innovative royalty company building shareholder value by acquiring and developing high value assets in sustainable market environments, is pleased to provide an update to its investment in a state-of-the-art permanent magnet materials program with Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. ("AML"). The sponsorship is focused on the stand up of lab-scale capabilities for the development of proprietary metal alloy compositions that are used in the manufacturing of permanent magnets.
"We are excited to explore a new frontier for new alloys and material compositions for the creation of the next generation of permanent magnets and see the potential for many new markets based on our collaboration and investment with AML," stated Thomas Sauve, CEO of RMCO. Mr. Sauve continued, "this lab will enable AML to begin exploring novel material compositions for permanent magnet applications with leading companies in defense, automotive, and general industry. These capabilities will be key to reshoring a domestic supply chain of permanent magnet production within the United States, thereby reducing reliance on nations such as China."
The strategic partnership between RMCO and AML began in December 2022, when RMCO engaged with AML to fund the setup and development of a pilot-scale lab for producing novel metal alloys compositions for producing magnet powder. This relationship also provides RMCO with a royalty interest in these novel compositions developed that are consumed in producing permanent magnets.
AML is a leading developer of magnet-based technologies and has developed a novel process, PM-Wire™, for producing permanent magnets, which has been funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial partners. AML is presently being sought after to scale its manufacturing process by several strategic partners across the United States.
PM-Wire™ is a scalable and modular, manufacturing process, that has ability to produce non-sintered and sintered permanent magnets at a high-rate and high-yield from a variety of materials. The process is adaptable to a variety of applications, including those that benefit from magnets in unique configurations and material compositions, such as electric motors. The added benefit of PM-Wire™ is that the process enables for magnets of equal or greater performance with much less emphasis on the grade or quality of the alloys produced. This has enabled the team to focus on compositions that are less dependent on critical rare earth elements such as neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium, which are costly and difficult for suppliers to extract.
The collaboration between RMCO and AML, with the pilot-scale lab, is expected to begin producing sintered and non-sintered magnet alloy samples in the first half of 2024 for prototyping with AML's PM-Wire™ process.
RMCO and AML will continue to explore further business opportunities, including, but not limited to, additional material development programs and the commercial scale-up of metal alloys production capabilities.
RMCO has funded this effort through an investment in AML with subscription to convertible notes under the AML 2022 Convertible Note Round.
To learn more about the rapidly growing market for permanent magnets, please visit http://mitusmagnets.com for industry white papers and additional information.
About Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (AML)
Founded in 1995, AML is a recognized leader in the development of innovative magnet technologies and magnet-based applications. Today, AML is executing on multiple product development programs including magnet materials and PM-Wire™ based motors and generators for industrial, aerospace and defense. This includes projects funded by large industry, U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Defense. Please visit http://mitusmagnets.com for industry white papers and company information.
About Royalty Management Holding Corporation
Royalty Management Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: RMCO) is a royalty company building shareholder value to benefit both its shareholders and communities by acquiring and developing high value assets in sustainable market environments. The business model focuses on acquiring and structuring cashflow and revenue streams around assets that can support the communities by monetizing the current existing cash flow streams while identifying transitionary cash flow from the assets for the future. For more information visit www.royaltymgmtcorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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