Zero-emission electrochemical technology for producing green iron and other metals from ore.
Element Zero is an Australian green metals technology company developing a patented, low-temperature electrochemical process to produce high-purity iron using renewable electricity. The technology is designed to work across a wide range of iron ore grades, use 30–40% less processing energy than conventional coal- or gas-based methods, and operate without carbon emissions. Element Zero is initially focused on green iron, with potential applications across other metals including silicon.
Iron and steel production is one of the world’s largest sources of industrial carbon emissions, with iron production responsible for around 7–9% of global CO₂ emissions. Conventional ironmaking relies heavily on fossil fuels and high-temperature processing, creating a major hard-to-abate emissions challenge as global demand for iron and steel continues.
Element Zero has developed a patented, low-temperature electrochemical process that uses renewable electricity to convert iron ore into high-purity iron without carbon emissions. The process operates at low temperature, can use intermittent renewable energy, accommodates a wide range of iron ore grades and uses 30–40% less processing energy than traditional coal- or gas-based methods. The platform also has potential applications across other metals, including silicon.