ABOUT
Our Mission
At Infinite Elements, our mission is to transform the way the world sources critical metals—by harnessing the power of biology to recover valuable resources from waste. We are committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable future through innovative, nature-based technologies that reduce the environmental impact of mining and support the global transition to a circular, low-carbon economy.
About Infinite Elements
Infinite Elements is a high-tech R&D company pioneering ecological metal extraction and recovery from electronic waste, mining byproducts, and low-grade ores. Our proprietary technologies offer efficient and sustainable solutions for recovering valuable metals—including rare earth elements (REEs), copper, cobalt, gold, platinum, and more—from complex feedstocks.
Founded in 2021, we have successfully demonstrated selective extraction of REEs, Cu, Co, Ga, In, Ni, and Zn, and established a demonstration facility in El Paso, Texas to scale our innovations.
At the heart of our process is biology. Microbes have long existed in mineral-rich and extreme environments. Our approach enhances their natural abilities to enable highly selective and cost-effective critical metal recovery.
By working with nature instead of against it, we create cleaner, smarter pathways to access critical materials for the technologies of tomorrow.
LEADERSHIP
Jesica Urbina, PhD
President, CEO
Former NASA Scientist with 15+ years of experience in bioengineering for resource extraction.
Ellen A. Smyth, PE, MPA
Chief Operations Officer
Former Deputy City Manager with 40+ years of experience in environmental engineering, recycling, and field operations.
Luis A. Ochoa
Director of Operations
An experienced operator and engineering guru, driving Infinite Elements’ day-to-day execution with precision, safety, and operational excellence.
Scientific Advisory Board
“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” - Annie Leonard, proponent of sustainability
