High-Purity Vanadium Produced in Arkansas Will Support Production of Defense-Critical Titanium Alloys Used Across U.S. Defense Systems
US Vanadium is the Only Current Domestic Producer of High-Purity Vanadium, with the U.S. Importing More Than 80% of its Vanadium From China, Russia, and Brazil
Offtake Agreement Provides US Vanadium a Reliable and Long-Term Partner
HOT SPRINGS, AR – July 13, 2026 – US Vanadium LLC (“US Vanadium” or the “Company”), majority owned by TechMet USA Inc., has been awarded the largest single contract in the Company’s history by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials team, manager of the National Defense Stockpile (NDS), to supply domestically produced high-purity vanadium pentoxide flake over the next three years.
“We thank the Defense Logistics Agency and the dedicated professionals at the National Defense Stockpile for this award,” said Darryll Castle, Chief Executive Officer of US Vanadium. “US Vanadium is proud to be the sole domestic supplier producing vanadium pentoxide to the National Defense Stockpile and to contribute to supporting U.S. national defense objectives. We also want to recognize the leadership of U.S. Senate and House Members from Arkansas who have been incredibly supportive of this program and who recognize the importance of stockpiling Made-in-USA vanadium for use by our Armed Forces.”
US Vanadium is the only current producer in the United States of high-purity vanadium pentoxide flake, a strategic material used to manufacture aerospace-grade titanium alloys for defense, aerospace, space, and advanced manufacturing applications. US Vanadium operates two facilities in Arkansas that recover and process vanadium from petroleum refining and other post-industrial waste streams, producing some of the world’s highest-purity vanadium oxides. These products are essential for high-strength steel alloys, missile and aerospace systems, space vehicles, nuclear reactors, aircraft carriers, night-vision equipment, and other applications.
The award follows US Vanadium’s successful 2025 launch of domestic production of high-purity vanadium pentoxide flake production. The project was supported by funding from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s Research and Development Office and Traxys North America (“Traxys”). US Vanadium, DLA, and Traxys partnered in this effort in response to growing demand from titanium alloy manufacturers and the U.S. government’s objective of strengthening domestic supply chains essential to national defense.
“This award represents another important milestone in expanding America’s domestic critical minerals processing capacity, as the U.S. is overwhelmingly reliant upon foreign sources for vanadium,” said Brian Menell, Chairman of TechMet USA and Chairman and CEO of TechMet Ltd. “US Vanadium is helping strengthen secure, Western-aligned supply chains for materials that underpin U.S. defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors. We are proud to partner with the U.S. government to reduce dependence on foreign sources for these strategically important materials.”
The United States remains heavily dependent on imported vanadium. In 2025, domestic production totaled approximately 7,500 metric tons, compared to U.S. consumption of roughly 13,000 metric tons. The United States imports most of its vanadium pentoxide from Brazil and South Africa, and ferrovanadium from Russia and China. Globally, China, Russia, and South Africa account for approximately 80% of vanadium production, underscoring the strategic importance of expanding domestic processing capacity for vanadium products.
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About U.S. Vanadium LLC
US Vanadium (USV) is a privately owned, U.S.-based producer of the world’s highest-purity vanadium oxides, ultra-high-purity electrolyte for vanadium flow batteries, and vanadium industrial and specialty chemicals. USV is the only domestic producer of high-purity vanadium oxides (99.6% pure) that are critical to the U.S. defense, infrastructure, and energy sectors, as well as the only domestic producer of high-purity vanadium pentoxide flake. The company operates two facilities in Arkansas — in Benton and Hot Springs — and employs 116 people. For more information, please visit: www.usvanadium.com.
Contact: Jim Sims, js@usvanadium.com, +1 (303) 503-6203
About TechMet USA Inc.
TechMet USA Inc. is the majority owner of US Vanadium. TechMet USA is a domestic U.S. producer, processer and recycle of key critical minerals with a diversified portfolio of producing and late-stage development projects. TechMet USA is expanding its production of critical minerals for the rapidly growing demand from AI, robotics and the energy transition to ensure resilient domestic supply to support U.S. national security and industrial competitiveness. For more information, please visit: www.techmet.usa.com
Contact: Ashley Bruggeman, techmetusa@apcoworldwide.com, +1 (202) 778-1000
