About Us
Isondo Precious Metals (IPM),
is a new-age 4IR company based in South Africa
focussed on the hydrogen economy by beneficiating our country’s
Platinum Group Metals (PGMS) into catalysts and Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA) for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolysers & Fuel Cells.
Our goal is to become a leader in this nascent sector ahead of the anticipated market
growth wave.
IPM has built a State-of-the-Art, industrial-scale manufacturing facility at the
OR Tambo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), alongside the country’s largest airport in Johannesburg. This
PGM beneficiation project, has been gazetted by the South African Parliament as a country
Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP) and represents, the first and clear country
manifestation of intent in re-industrialising our economy based on the
Green Hydrogen Opportunity.
Our products will include:
· PGM Catalyst Precursors & Chemicals
· PGM Catalysts for Fuel Cells, Electrolysers & other industrial applications.
· MEAs for Fuel Cells & Electrolysers
· Specialist MEA Testing Laboratory Services
· Specialist PGM Analytical Laboratory Services
· Recycling services for PGM Catalysts, MEA & other PGM materials.
Strong Government Support
Stepping Stones Towards a Future where Sustainability and Innovation Intersect.
Our journey towards a sustainable hydrogen economy is marked by significant phases, each representing a step forward in innovation, commitment to environmental
sustainability, and economic growth.
Industrial Scale MEA and PGM Catalyst Production
Focuses on the manufacturing of platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) at our state-of-the-art facility within the OR Tambo Special Economic Zone (SEZ). This phase aims to produce essential components for fuel cells and electrolysers, supporting both local and global hydrogen economies.
Hydrogen Refuelling Station and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment
IPM has also developed a Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) deployment project using 7 tons per day of available industrial hydrogen located 12kms from the OR Tambo airport. The hydrogen that is green to the extent that it’s produced using solar energy can fuel up to 800 fuel cell vehicles at a price that is equivalent to a diesel truck/bus operation on a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) basis and can conservatively save up to 80 000 tons of carbon per year.
The Advisory Board
IPM has a globally renowned advisory board and a world class technical team consisting of international and South African experts in the PGM and Hydrogen sectors. Our primary aim is to create desperately needed employment in South Africa and we have a well developed graduate intern program where young technical graduates are being trained by our technical experts in all aspects related to the green hydrogen economy.