IperionX's (ASX:IPX) titanium powder production operations in Virginia, US, transitioned to an around-the-clock production schedule during the March quarter, advancing from commissioning to continuous operations, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.

The company said all HAMR powder production systems are now in ramp-up and are targeting a run-rate production of around 200 tonnes of titanium powder per year by the close of 2026.

Commenting on its titanium product manufacturing operations, the company said additional HSPT sintering furnaces are due to be commissioned in the June quarter, which is expected to ease production bottlenecks and speed up customer qualification timelines.

IperionX also anticipates expanding its participation in "high-volume titanium markets where customer engagement is strong and domestic US supply is strategically important, including titanium mill products," the company said.

It ended the March quarter with $48.2 million in cash and expects to close fiscal year 2026 with cash in the range of $36 million to $40 million.