Ionic Mineral Technologies specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced nano-silicon materials for lithium-ion batteries. Based in Utah, USA, the company produces Ionisil™, a high-performance nano-silicon anode powder that enhances battery capacity and charging speeds. Through its ownership of significant natural reserves of high-purity halloysite, Ionic Mineral Technologies maintains a distinct advantage in sourcing raw materials for its production processes. Their vertically integrated approach ensures control over the entire supply chain, from mining to final product delivery.
Battery Technology
Ionic MT’s flagship product, Ionisil™, is a high-purity nano-silicon anode powder derived from halloysite clay. Silicon is a highly promising anode material for next-generation battery technology, capable of delivering up to 3200 mAh/g, more than 10x the capacity of conventional graphite. When blended at 15% with graphite, Ionisil has shown the potential to double anode capacity, enabling ultra-fast charging, increased energy density, and improved EV range.
As part of the same proprietary manufacturing process used to produce Ionisil, Ionic MT also generates high-purity boehmite alumina (>99%) as a co-product. Boehmite alumina is essential for ceramic separator coatings in lithium-ion batteries, improving battery safety, thermal stability, and mechanical performance. This co-product offers a near-term path to revenue while Ionisil scales, serving a fast-growing market segment driven by global demand for safer, higher-performing EV battery components.
Recent Projects
In 2024, Ionic MT acquired full ownership of a 500+ acre halloysite property and secured a 4,000 acre lease while expanding its Provo, Utah facility to 7,000 tons per year. The company further strengthened its market position by formalizing a 1,000-ton-per-year off-take agreement with C4V, acquiring key battery manufacturing equipment on favorable terms, and initiating advanced full-cell prototyping. In its efforts to drive innovation and operational excellence, Ionic MT has appointed Sunho Kang, Ph.D., as chief technology officer. Dr. Kang has over two decades of industry experience and is ready to lead the company’s technological advancements and efficiencies.
The March 2025 White House Executive Order formally prioritizes domestic production of both nano-silicon and boehmite alumina, recognizing their critical importance to U.S. national security and the EV supply chain. This policy places Ionic MT in direct alignment with federal objectives and makes the company eligible for significant non-dilutive support through programs such as the Defense Production Act (DPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
Investors
The company operates under Series B funding, though specific investor information is not available.
Business Details
Location: Provo, Utah, United States
Website: https://ionicmt.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ionic-mineral-technologies/
