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FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

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Sumedh GostuCEO & Co-Founder
ASAnthony Staley
Anthony StaleyExecutive Advisor & Co-FounderAnthony Staley brings more than 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and project management at global industrial processing and chemical facilities, with expertise in hydrometallurgical processes and new technology implementation at scale. He is accredited by the Mining & Metallurgical Society of America as a Qualified Professional for reviewing and certifying technical reports under standards including NI 43-101, JORC, and SEC requirements.

Investors · 3

New Climate Ventureslisted by New Climate VenturesHouston

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Azolla VenturesreportedCambridge

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Funding

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$4.3M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026

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In the news

FAST Metals Raises $4.3 Million and Commercializes Critical Mineral Recovery Technologyprnewswire.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does FAST Metals do?
FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.
Who founded FAST Metals?
FAST Metals was founded by Sumedh Gostu, Anthony Staley.
Who are FAST Metals's investors?
FAST Metals's investors include Connecticut Innovations, New Climate Ventures, Azolla Ventures.
How much funding has FAST Metals raised?
FAST Metals has disclosed $4.3M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.