Westwin Elements
Westwin Elements is a mining and exploration company based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, founded in 2022. It operates as America's only major nickel refinery, focusing on localizing nickel refining capacity to reduce foreign dependency and geopolitical risks. The company specializes in refining high-purity Class 1 nickel products, which are vital for electric vehicle batteries and clean energy technologies. The refinery is located in Lawton, Oklahoma, and Westwin Elements has secured significant long-term offtake agreements, including contracts worth over $1.4 billion with Traxys. With approximately $1.7 billion in committed revenue, the company is ramping up production to target 18,000 tonnes per year of nickel. Westwin Elements is dedicated to high Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, ensuring ethical sourcing and traceability throughout its supply chain. With around 60 employees and reported revenue of $33.1 million, Westwin Elements plays a strategic role in the U.S. critical minerals market.
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Headcount trend
Westwin Elements went from 22 employees in Jul 2023 to 59 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 15 people joined, 2 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.
Funding
- May 2025 · $550K
- Mar 2023 · Series A · $5.4M
- Aug 2022 · $4.2M
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How many employees does Westwin Elements have?
Westwin Elements has about 59 employees, up 18% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Westwin Elements sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Westwin Elements filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Executive role.
How much funding has Westwin Elements raised?
Westwin Elements has raised $10.14M in total funding.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.