Still Bright

Domestic, sustainable, and near complete extraction of copper in minutes.

Still Bright explores how vanadium electrochemistry could improve copper processing economics and addresses the copper supply crisis as a trust issue.

The page shares letters from the CEO, media coverage, and in-depth materials on the copper supply chain, critical minerals, and new recovery technologies.

Still Bright aims to make copper mining sustainable by converting copper and toxic ore elements into useful products, leveraging proprietary processing technology.

Two numbers came out of the copper market this year that should not belong together.

Still Bright’s technology outperforms traditional copper processing and unlocks new copper sources.

The page highlights the need for a massive copper supply to build the future, including electric vehicles and AI datacenters.

Still Bright offers solutions for refining copper, managing stockpiles, processing waste streams, and reducing on-site costs.

Still Bright’s localized, cost-effective technology supports a faster, cleaner, and more abundant copper supply.

Still Bright’s localized, cost-effective technology supports a faster, cleaner, and more abundant copper supply.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation allocates **$162 million** to fund **nine projects** focused on extracting critical minerals and materials from industrial byproducts. These initiatives aim to recover valuable resources—such as rare earth elements and other byproducts—from existing industrial feedstocks, enhancing domestic supply chains. The funding supports innovation in materials recovery, targeting sectors where waste streams contain recoverable materials.

Aug 2026Energy.govNews article

A movement emerges to apply new technology in processing American copper to meet rising demand driven by the AI industry. Companies are exploring innovative methods to enhance domestic copper refinement efficiency. The push aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources amid global supply chain shifts.

Aug 2026AxiosNews article

Still Bright expands its operations by relocating from a startup incubator to the Northeast Science and Technology Center in New Jersey. The move consolidates its production activities within the state, leveraging local infrastructure for its clean-tech initiatives.

Jun 2026PR NewswireNews article

Still Bright develops cleaner copper production methods to reduce pollution from traditional smelting processes. The company targets the growing global demand for copper while addressing environmental concerns tied to its extraction and refining. Founders aim to replace conventional, emissions-heavy techniques with a more sustainable alternative.

Nov 2025MIT Technology ReviewNews article