EnviroMetal Technologies (CSE:ETI, OTCQB:EVLLF) said it has been awarded a European patent with unitary effect for its precious metal recovery process.
The company said the new European patent covers 17 countries and has also been registered in Turkey, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
It brings the number of countries where EnviroMetal’s novel metal recovery process is protected by one or more patents to 23 countries, including the United States of America, Australia, and Mexico, with a patent pending in Canada.
"The expansion of EnviroMetal's intellectual property protection allows us to confidently pursue licensing opportunities with European-based companies and in gold-producing regions throughout Europe," EnviroMetal CEO Wayne Moorhouse said in a statement.
"We expect this strengthened protection will increase confidence in our differentiating technology while we develop an expanded market presence across the international gold mining industry. As we continue to commercialize and enhance our innovative gold recovery process, it is essential we safeguard our intellectual property to protect our clients and shareholders."
EnviroMetal Technologies (CSE:ETI, OTCQB:EVLLF) is commercializing environmentally friendly and highly effective precious metal recovery technologies.
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