Resource

Extraction

Using our Helix Driver™ technology

What is Resource Extraction?

Metal resource extraction is the process of extracting and refining natural resources. From the Copper age to The Bronze and Iron ages, humanity has tracked its technological progress through its ability to extract different metals from ores with New resource extraction processes emerging roughly once a century. Currently, the vast majority of resource extraction on earth relies on chemical reactions to separate metals from ore, a process that generates pollution and emits greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide. In space applications, these reactions also require consumable chemicals, increasing mass and significantly driving up costs associated with space delivery. To address these challenges, Lunar Resources set out to develop new industrial processes using pulsed power through the implementation ITS the Helix Driver™ TECHNOLOGY.

How does our technology revolutionize REsource extraction?

Lunar Resources innovative resource extraction processes* leverage the Helix Driver™ TECHNOLOGY's ultra-high energy output to eliminate the need for chemical reagents. This technology heats, melts and separates ore into its constituent elements, enabling the extraction of METALS fROM terrestrial ores, Martian regolith, and lunar regolith.*

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Extracts .

The helix-driver-powered reactor extracts essential elements—Oxygen, Aluminum, and Silicon—from lunar soil. These resources are crucial for sustaining life, building infrastructure, and creating electronics in space. On Earth, similar extraction methods can be adapted to efficiently mine and process materials in resource-limited environments.

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Isolates.

Once extracted, Oxygen, Aluminum, and Silicon are individually separated for specialized use. This ensures optimal application in areas like life support, construction, and electronics, both on the Moon and Earth. The ability to isolate these resources enhances sustainability and efficiency in various industries.

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Independent.

Designed for autonomous operation, the reactor functions without the need for constant resupply, relying only on external power. This capability is vital for long-term space missions and can also support remote Earth operations where resupply is challenging or expensive.

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Low Power.

Powered by the Helix Driver, the reactor operates with minimal energy, making it ideal for environments with restricted power—whether on the Moon or in remote, energy-scarce locations on Earth. This low-power solution ensures continuous operation in even the most challenging conditions.

Extracts

Ahelix driver Pulsed powered reactor extracts essential elements—Oxygen, Aluminum, and Silicon—from lunar soil. On Earth, similar extraction methods are adapted to efficiently mine and process materials in resource-limited environments. These resources are crucial for sustaining life and building infrastructure

Isolates

OUr technology can individually separate Oxygen, Aluminum, and Silicon for specialized use. This ensures optimal application in areas like life support, construction, and electronics, both on the Moon and Earth. The ability to isolate these resources enhances sustainability and efficiency in various industries.

Independent

Designed for autonomous operation, the Helix driver powers a reactor so it can function without the need for constant resupply, relying only on external power. This capability is vital for long-term space missions and can also support remote Earth operations where resupply is challenging or expensive.

Low Power

The Helix Driver converts low power into extremely high energy, making it ideal for environments with restricted power—whether on the Moon or in remote, energy-scarce locations on Earth. This low-power solution ensures continuous operation in even the most challenging conditions.

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Extraterrestrial
Earth
Space

Zero Emissions Metal production

Our technology revolutionizes metals production through elimination of greenhouse gas
emissions. Using the Helix Driver™ TECHNOLOGY, Lunar Resources’ resource extraction process eliminates chemical reagents enabling sustainable, energy efficient process to produce high-purity metals.*

Low Cost Metals

The Helix Driver™ technology's energy efficiency and power flexibility enable the production of low-cost electrolytic-grade metals. Green iron can be produced at pig iron prices; electrolytic metal can be produced for the cost of industrial-grade metal, and alloying can be done more cheaply compared to current methods.

Ore Agnostic

Our resource extraction process enables the extraction of metals from nearly any type of ore quality. From regolith with a diverse composition of metal oxides to high concentration ore, the Helix Driver™ POWER SUPPLY enables Lunar Resources new resource extraction process to refine nearly any type of ore.

Multi-Metal Extraction Process

Lunar Resources' extraction process is deployed on a range of ores and regoliths to extract metals from metal oxides. The process has demonstrated extraction of iron, aluminum, silicon and magnesium. We are exploring extracting a new set of metals on earth and in space with our technology.*

terrestrial
ExtraTerrestrial

resource extraction

Harness advanced pulsed power technologies to efficiently extract valuable resources from the Earth's crust. Our innovative solutions maximize yield and
minimize environmental impact.

material Production & refining

Elevate material production processes with cutting-edge pulsed power to achieve unprecedented efficiency and superior quality. Our advancements set new industry
standards in productivity and precision.

advanced manufacturing

Employ state-of-the-art manufacturing methods to produce intricate components with unmatched precision and speed. Integrated in our JAM system, the Helix Driver provides exceptional performance and reliability at every scale.

Energy Storage

Utilize the Helix Driver for superior energy storage solutions, both short-term and long-term. Ensure consistent and reliable power availability, enhancing energy security and efficiency.

Grid Conditioning

Optimize power grid stability and efficiency with the Helix Driver's sophisticated conditioning technologies. Seamlessly integrate and manage diverse energy sources for a resilient power grid.

Defense

Equip defense systems with the Helix Driver to ensure maximum reliability and power. Our advanced energy solutions provide critical support for national security applications and unique solutions to otherwise impractical problems.

resource extraction

Leverage the Helix Driver to unlock the potential of extraterrestrial resources. Our pioneering extraction technologies enable efficient and sustainable resource utilization on the Moon and beyond.

material Production & refining

Leverage the Helix Driver for producing materials in space, ensuring the sustainability of off-earth manufacturing. Our advancements support long-term space missions and habitats.

advanced manufacturing

Lead the frontier of space-based manufacturing with our advanced technologies. We create complex structures and components with high precision and efficiency from regolith and various metals, essential for space exploration and development.

Energy Storage

Implement robust energy storage solutions designed for the unique challenges of space. Our systems ensure a continuous and reliable power supply, critical for sustained extraterrestrial operations.

How does resource
extraction work?

Our advanced resource extraction process harnesses cutting-edge technology to efficiently isolate valuable elements directly from lunar or Martian soil. Using the Helix Driver’s powerful pulsed energy, we transform raw regolith into essential materials through a precise, high-temperature separation process. This revolutionary method allows for the sustainable production of resources needed for construction, life support, and energy, making off-world independence more attainable than ever.

Regolith is fed into the helix driver pulsed powered reactor chamber.

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Plasma heaters superheat the regolith, allowing for direct electrolysis.

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The Helix Driver delivers pulsed energy to optimize the resource separation and extraction.

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Extracted elements are captured and stored for future use.

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How our extraction outperforms the rest

Our technology sets a new standard in efficiency and performance, offering industry-leading results that consistently outpace competitors in cost-effectiveness and productivity.

up to

30% LOWER
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION

LUNAR’s Resource Extraction Process is a cost-efficient, zero-emission method that converts low-grade ore into high-grade electrolytic metal. Powered by a Helix Driver™ power supply, its production cost matches that of traditional blast furnace ironmaking, but without pollution.*

Energy Consumption (MWh)

Hyrdogen Direct Reduced Ironmaking (DRI)
Lunar
Resources
Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE)
Blast Furnace

Energy Consumption

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REDUCED
PRODUCTION
COSTS

Helix Driver™ technology powers the LUNAR Resource Extraction Process by delivering the energy needed to extract high-grade electrolytic metal from molten ore. Its advanced resource extraction process reduces costs while eliminating carbon emissions, offering a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

Production Cost ($)

Hyrdogen Direct Reduced Ironmaking (DRI)
Lunar
Resources
Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE)
Blast Furnace

Energy Consumption

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HIGHER
METAL PURITY 

LUNAR’s Resource Extraction Process produces ultra-high purity metal, ideal for ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES. In contrast, DRI and Blast Furnace processes yield lower-quality iron, requiring additional refining to achieve optimal purity.

Quality of Iron Produced

Hyrdogen Direct Reduced Ironmaking (DRI)
Lunar
Resources
Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE)
Blast Furnace

Energy Consumption

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