# DLA Awards Metallium E-Waste Recovery SBIR

Metallium reported in AGM materials dated November 10, 2026, that its U.S. subsidiary, Flash Metals Texas, received a U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Phase II SBIR contract worth up to US$1 million for pilot-scale recovery of gallium and germanium from electronic waste at Gator Point. Metallium also reported a binding PCB feedstock supply agreement with Glencore and other commercial arrangements. The announcement identifies a funded development effort and potential critical-material supply-chain activity, but no open solicitation or direct bidding opportunity for other contractors.

- The SBIR award may be relevant to firms providing electronic-waste processing, critical-mineral recovery, and pilot-scale engineering capabilities; the signal does not identify an open competition or specific subcontracting opportunity.
- Metallium’s Glencore feedstock agreement and reported commercial arrangements indicate potential links between recovery operations and downstream materials markets, which suppliers and prospective commercial partners may consider when assessing the sector.
- Companies seeking a direct government opportunity should note that the reported DLA award is to Flash Metals Texas, rather than an announced request for new bids.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

### Vendors
- Metallium Limited / Flash Metals Texas (SBIR Phase II awardee)
- Glencore (PCB feedstock supplier under a binding supply agreement)
- Indium Corporation (Offtake buyer under a long-term agreement)
- Environmental Clean Technologies (R&D and engineering-services program counterparty)
- Traxys (Counterparty to a non-binding MOU covering potential feedstock, marketing, and financing arrangements)

### Sources
- [Metallium  Delivers 2026 AGM Addresses Covering FJH Technology, Glencore Supply Deal and US$1M SBIR Phase II Grant](https://kalkine.com.au/news/announcements/metallium-delivers-2026-agm-addresses-covering-fjh-technology-glencore-supply-deal-and-us1m-sbir-phase-ii-grant) - Kalkine