April 6, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Refacture, Inc., a leader in sustainable critical minerals processing and advanced material recovery, proudly announces the appointment of George King III to its Board of Directors.
King, a recognized expert in metals and mining, brings a unique blend of industry experience, having spent a decade on Wall Street as an investment banker at CSFB, Lazard, and Lehman Brothers, followed by over ten years in leadership at Alcoa.
"This is an exciting moment to join Refacture," said King. "The company's cutting-edge plasma technology is revolutionizing the way critical minerals are recovered. Building resilient and sustainable supply chains is critical for the future of energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing, and I’m eager to contribute to Refacture's mission."
Refacture’s proprietary plasma platform enables efficient recovery and on-site manufacturing of strategic materials such as silicon carbide (SiC), graphite, nickel, cobalt, and tungsten carbide — materials essential for semiconductors, advanced ceramics, batteries, aerospace, and defense applications.
The company is accelerating progress with its European pilot facility in Norway through an agreement with Hydro on raw materials supply, further demonstrating its leadership in energy transition innovation.
❝ George’s appointment is a pivotal milestone for Refacture, ❞ said Nick Narsavidze, CEO of Refacture.
❝ His deep expertise in industry, investment, and strategy — paired with a global perspective — brings unparalleled value to our team. George’s ability to bridge the worlds of policy, finance, and business makes him an ideal fit as we scale our operations. ❞
With a focus on securing growth equity, non-dilutive capital, and strengthening U.S. and European supply chains, Refacture is poised to transform the critical minerals sector and redefine sustainability in materials recovery.