DISA Tech Lands $33M to Boost US Mineral Supply and Uranium Cleanup

CASPER, Wyo. – April 30, 2026 – By Tyler Nguyen

DISA Technologies Inc., a Wyoming-based company developing solutions for mineral extraction and environmental cleanup, has secured a $33 million strategic financing round. The investment, led by energy and industrial innovation investor Galvanize and supported by mining giant BHP Ventures, is aimed at accelerating the commercialization of DISA's technology for processing critical minerals and remediating legacy uranium sites across the United States.

This latest funding round, which saw continued participation from key existing investors, brings DISA's total capital raised to approximately $83 million. It signals a powerful vote of confidence from a diverse group of industrial and financial leaders in the company's mission to address two of America's most pressing challenges: securing a domestic supply of minerals essential for modern technology and cleaning up the toxic aftermath of the Cold War's uranium boom.

"This financing marks a key milestone in DISA's growth as a platform for critical mineral processing and domestic uranium remediation," said Greyson Buckingham, CEO and Co-Founder of DISA. "With the support of Galvanize, BHP Ventures, and our existing investors, we are accelerating commercialization and scaling deployment of our technology to meet a growing national need."

A Strategic Syndicate for a National Imperative

The composition of the investment syndicate underscores the strategic importance of DISA's work. The round's co-leads, Galvanize and BHP Ventures, represent both the new energy economy and the established resources industry, highlighting the broad appeal of DISA's technology.

"Critical minerals are a foundational constraint on both energy security and industrial competitiveness," said Cliff Ryan, Co-Head of Venture and Growth at Galvanize. "DISA's technology stands out for its ability to unlock value from both existing operations and legacy assets, and to do so with speed and efficiency."

BHP, the world's largest copper producer, brings deep industry expertise. Its venture arm's support validates the potential of DISA’s technology to improve efficiency and sustainability in the mining sector. "As operating costs increase across the supply chain and global demand continues to grow, we see the opportunity for critical minerals recovery to unlock future value," stated Laurel Buckner, VP of New Business Ventures at BHP.

Continued participation from existing investors like Constellation Energy, one of the largest clean energy and nuclear power fleet operators in the U.S., points to the technology's relevance for the domestic uranium supply chain. Other insiders, including Evok Innovations, Halliburton Labs, Valor Equity Partners, and Veriten, reinforce the company's strong position at the intersection of energy, technology, and environmental solutions.

The HPSA™ Technology Revolution

At the heart of DISA's value proposition is its patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA™) technology. It represents a fundamental departure from traditional mineral processing, which often relies on energy-intensive grinding and harsh chemical treatments. HPSA™ is a mechanical, chemical-free process that uses high-velocity jets of slurry—a mix of water and mined material—to induce controlled, high-speed collisions between particles.

This particle-on-particle impact causes the material to fracture along its natural mineral grain boundaries. The result is a highly efficient separation of valuable minerals from waste rock, or, in the case of remediation, the stripping of contaminants from benign host materials. By working with the ore's natural structure instead of brute-forcing it, HPSA™ uses significantly less energy and avoids the steel contamination and chemical waste associated with conventional methods.

For uranium remediation, the application is particularly transformative. The technology effectively scours the radioactive patina, which contains uranium and other contaminants, from otherwise clean sand grains. This creates two distinct streams: a small, concentrated volume of contaminated fines for safe disposal, and a large volume of clean, sand-like material that can potentially be returned to the site. This process dramatically reduces the amount of material that must be transported and handled as radioactive waste.

Tackling America’s Dual Challenge: Supply Chains and Legacy Waste

The timing for DISA's expansion is critical. The global transition to clean energy is fueling an unprecedented demand for minerals like lithium, copper, and rare earth elements. Global demand for these materials is projected to more than double by 2030, creating intense competition and exposing the vulnerabilities of supply chains heavily reliant on foreign processing.

Simultaneously, the U.S. continues to grapple with the environmental legacy of its past. An estimated 15,000 abandoned uranium mines (AUMs) are scattered across the western states, a remnant of Cold War-era mining. On the Navajo Nation alone, over 500 such mines have contaminated land and water sources, posing a persistent threat to public health. Federal agencies have secured over $1.7 billion in settlements to begin the enormous task of cleaning up these sites, creating a significant need for efficient and effective remediation technologies.

A Landmark License to Clean Up the Past

A pivotal achievement for DISA was securing a "first-of-its-kind" Service Provider License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in September 2025. The license, approved in a remarkably fast six-month period, grants DISA federal authority to deploy its HPSA™ systems to remediate AUM waste across the nation. This provides a clear, regulated pathway for the company to tackle a problem that has long been hampered by logistical and jurisdictional complexities.

The license begins with a phased approach, authorizing an initial demonstration project to process up to 12,000 tons of waste. A successful demonstration could expand the license to cover unlimited quantities. The company expects to begin its first remediation projects under the new license later this year, with work planned on the Navajo Nation and at another federal site. The Old Church Rock Mine on the Navajo Nation is reportedly a candidate to serve as a testbed, marking a tangible step toward healing a landscape scarred by decades of contamination.

By uniting advanced technology with strategic capital and a unique regulatory framework, DISA Technologies is positioned not only to enhance the efficiency of modern mining but also to turn a legacy of environmental contamination into a source of national strength and restoration.