5N+ Awarded US$18.1 Million by U.S. Government to Significantly Increase Germanium Production Capacity in St. George, Utah

Executive Summary

• 5N Plus Inc. received a US $18.1 million grant from the U.S. Government to expand germanium recycling and refining capacity at its St. George, Utah facility.
• The funding will enable the company to increase production to up to 20 metric tons of high‑purity germanium per year over the next 48 months, supporting growing demand in optics, night‑vision, EOIR, and solar applications.
• The award aligns with the U.S. Executive Order on Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production and positions 5N + as a key domestic supplier for mission‑critical semiconductor materials.

Key Details

• Grant Amount: US $18.1 million awarded by the U.S. Government.
• Purpose: Expand capabilities to recover germanium from industrial residues and mining by‑products; increase refining capacity at the St. George, Utah site.
• Timeline: Capacity build‑out planned over 48 months.
• Target Production: Up to 20 metric tons per year of high‑purity germanium (in addition to existing sourcing).
• Strategic Impact: Enhances 5N +’s ability to meet rising U.S. demand for germanium in infrared optics, night‑vision systems, surveillance windows, EOIR applications, and solar cells for commercial and national‑security satellites.
• Executive Quote: “This award reinforces our unique leadership position as a trusted partner with the sourcing, refining and manufacturing expertise to supply high‑purity specialty semiconductors to key customers for mission‑critical applications,” said Gervais Jacques, President and CEO.

Notable Quotes

“We are proud that our St. George, Utah facility has once again been recognized as a key partner to the U.S. government.” – Gervais Jacques, President and CEO, 5N +