Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd. is focused on the development and application of ion-exchange technology for the extraction of valuable metals for the mining industry and for the purification and recycling of waste water. Its operates through the Water and Metals segments. The Water segment refers to water technologies which filters, separates, and purifies polluted waters for drinking, agriculture, recreation, and industrial use. The Metals segment provides extraction techniques for a range of resources, including base metals, precious metals, and radioactive elements, such as uranium. The company was founded by Peter Leonard Voigt in 1990 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.