Clean TeQ Water Secures $1.2M Contract For Detailed Engineering Design Of DESALX Wastewater Project In Europe

Clean TeQ Water has been awarded a $1.2M contract by Nyrstar for the detailed engineering of an industrial wastewater treatment plant based on its DESALX ion exchange technology, to treat wastewater at one of Nyrstar’s European operations.

The design package is expected to be delivered within 28 weeks from commencement. Following completion of the design work and agreement on final terms, the parties anticipate moving to the project delivery phase, valued at ~$9.4M.

The contract is awarded following the completion of successful pilot trials completed at the site in 2023–2024 using Clean TeQ’s DESALX ion exchange technology.

Moving Bed Ion Exchange - the backbone of DESALX
Over the period 2023/24, Clean TeQ Water successfully validated its DESALX technology at one of Nyrstar’s European sites through laboratory and pilot-scale trials. The results demonstrated strong performance, scalability, and compliance capability.

DESALX leverages Clean TeQ Water’s Moving Bed Ion Exchange (MBIX) platform, an advanced system that combines the precision of ion exchange with continuous, streamlined operation. Unlike conventional ion exchange processes, MBIX enables highly selective removal of target contaminants with lower chemical use, reduced waste and higher water recovery.

“This contract exemplifies the critical role of our Moving Bed Ion Exchange Technology (MBIX) platform in advancing wastewater treatment and resource recovery for the mining and metals sectors,” says Clean TeQ Water CEO Peter Voigt.

“MBIX forms the foundation of our DESALX application, which specifically targets complex environmental compliance requirements while enabling the recovery of valuable by-products where feasible. In this project, the MBIX-enabled DESALX system delivers both best-in-class discharge performance and resource recovery opportunities, directly supporting our customers’ shift toward more sustainable, circular economy operations.”