Clean TeQ Water Achieves Practical Completion at Heathgate Uranium Processing Plant
24 February 2026
Clean TeQ Water has successfully completed performance testing and commissioning of the CLEAN-IX® U-Column uranium processing plant for Heathgate Resources in South Australia.
Delivered under a contract awarded in 2023, the project involved the supply of a CLEAN-IX® U-Column system and associated equipment based on Clean TeQ Water’s Moving Bed Ion Exchange (MBIX) technology.
Final performance testing confirmed that all key criteria were met or exceeded, including:
- Improved uranium eluate grade and purity
- Reduced water consumption
- Increased operational efficiency
The plant has now transitioned from detailed engineering through to full operational deployment within Heathgate’s in-situ recovery (ISR) operations.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Client: Heathgate Resources
Location: South Australia
Application: Uranium ISR processing
Technology: CLEAN-IX® U-Column (MBIX platform)
Scope: Design, supply and commissioning
Status: Operational
Outcomes: Higher eluate grade, reduced water use, improved efficiency
Designed for ISR processing
Moving Bed Ion Exchange (MBIX) is well suited to ISR operations, delivering higher uranium tenor while minimising water use, supporting both operating efficiency and sustainability outcomes.
The CLEAN-IX® U-Column incorporates a process configuration specifically optimised for uranium recovery, reflecting the flexibility of Clean TeQ’s MBIX platform in accommodating site-specific metallurgical requirements. That same platform architecture supports application across a broader range of critical metals, including rare earth elements, base metals and lithium, with modular design and chemical selectivity enabling tailored recovery solutions across diverse ore bodies and process streams.
Heathgate is Australia’s leader in responsible and innovative uranium mining, powering a cleaner energy world, operating in-situ recovery (ISR) mining with a strong focus on environmental performance. The successful delivery and commissioning of the Heathgate plant strengthens Clean TeQ Water’s track record in uranium processing and provides a reference installation for future projects in Australia and internationally.
“As electricity demand accelerates, driven by electrification, decarbonisation and the rapid growth of AI infrastructure, secure uranium supply is becoming increasingly strategic. This project demonstrates that Clean TeQ can deliver scalable, disciplined processing solutions that strengthen energy security while upholding strong environmental and water stewardship standards.”