Alluminous Pty Ltd, a 50%-owned subsidiary of Impact Minerals Limited, is making significant strides with its proprietary HiPurA® High Purity Alumina technology platform. The company has advanced its pilot plant operations in O’Connor, Perth, upgrading safety systems, electrical and SX circuits, and commissioning its in-house analytical laboratory. These efforts aim to deliver qualified high purity alumina (HPA) quickly, backed by a modular, low-capex process designed to be replicated globally. A key highlight of the update is the appointment of Tim Netscher as Non-Executive Chair. With decades of international mining and processing experience, Netscher’s leadership is seen as a vital asset as Alluminous transitions from pilot operations to commercial production of HPA. Impact Minerals Limited’s Managing Director, Dr Michael G Jones, emphasized that Netscher’s industry expertise and governance track record provide validation for the company’s pragmatic roadmap, which prioritizes pilot sample campaigns, customer qualification, and a North American demonstration plant as the next steps toward scaling up production. The operational progress includes significant recruitment in senior technical and project roles to support process optimization and scale-up feasibility studies. In addition to the core HPA product, Alluminous is exploring production of other high-purity alumina derivatives, such as boehmite for battery separators, aluminium sulphate for cathode stability in solid-state batteries, aluminium nitrate for electrolyte feedstock, and high porosity alumina for pharmaceuticals and catalyst applications. These initiatives have already sparked strong interest from battery and advanced materials companies, with active customer engagement and discussions underway, particularly in Europe and North America. Market sentiment from the news favors a bullish outlook for Alluminous and Impact Minerals Limited. The combination of a seasoned leadership appointment, steady technological advancements, and strong preliminary market interest indicates potential for accelerated commercial milestones and revenue generation. However, a note of caution remains regarding the inherent challenges associated with transitioning from pilot to full-scale operations, and the timing for securing comprehensive offtake agreements will be key in determining the pace of future growth.