INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Altair  Nanotechnologies  Inc. and  subsidiaries on Form S-3 of our report dated
March  10,  2004,  appearing  in the  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  of  Altair
Nanotechnologies  Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2003 and
to the reference to us under the heading  "Experts" in the Prospectus,  which is
part of this Registration Statement.



/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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Salt Lake City, Utah
July 1, 2004