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Brazil advancing in the rare earths supply chain Great move, specially for the West. The 50:50 JV will establish a rare earth separation refinery and a magnet recycling facility in Brazil. Separation technology has already been demonstrated by Ionic Rare Earths Limited in its recycling plant in the UK. Viridis Mining and Minerals Limited will supply mixed rare earth carbonate processed from the Colossus Project on standard market terms. The JV also aims to capitalise on growing demand for rare earth elements, which are crucial for various high-tech applications including electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. ❗ Secure REO [rare earth oxides] supply is critical for a broad range of modern technologies that we depend upon every day, including the huge demand from the energy transition evolution under way, specifically electric motors, wind turbines, HVAC, robotics for advanced manufacturing and defence. ❇ It presents an incredible opportunity for Viridis within the rare earth supply chain, not only because the company aims to be one of the few in the world capable of producing light and heavy rare earth oxides outside of China, but also by positioning Brazil as a fully integrated miner, producer, and end-user of rare earth permanent magnet materials ❗ ❗ The initiative positions Brazil at the forefront of a circular process to attract the REE supply chain. Poços De Caldas might be the leading destination hosting the highest grades of Ionic Clays seen in the world, as well as utilizing technology to leverage this geology to develop a robust circular mine to boost the economy and attract more investments. Executives from both companies highlighted the great support from the Brasilian Government , including Agência Nacional de Mineração - ANM (Brazilian Mineral Agency), besides several MOUs with the state of Minas Gerais (through Invest Minas) and local municipality of Poços de Caldas to fast track the environmental approval process. Great for the West, for Brazil and for the state of Minas Gerais as well! #rareearths #Brazil #MinasGerais #Viridis
Viridis Mining and Minerals Limited (ASX: VMM) CEO, Rafael Moreno and Ionic Rare Earths Limited Managing Director, Tim Harrison discussed their recent joint venture and its future prospects. #Viridis #VMM #IXR #JointVenture #Separation #Refining #Recycling #RareEarth #Colossus #IAC #WorldClass #Project #PocosdeCaldas #TeamViridis #TeamIonic #WeAreGreen #WeAreViridis #Brazil #IXR #Mining #CircularEconomy #RareEarthElements #EV #CleanEnergy #CREO #NetZero #REE #IonicTech #Technology Ionic Technologies https://lnkd.in/gCDNeDrj
Ionic Rare Earths Limited and Viridis Mining and Minerals Ltd Joint Venture Interview - 18th June 24
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Clarice Corrêa Peixoto Alves this initiative is strategically significant as it aims to capitalize on the growing demand for rare earth elements, essential for high-tech applications such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. This venture is advantageous for the West, Brazil, and the state of Minas Gerais. It promises to enhance the resilience of the rare earth supply chain, stimulate local economic growth, and reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth production.
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