REE.bio | Critical Metals Biomining

These mega mines contribute 15% of global production.

Mining the Microbial World: How #Biomining is Redefining Rare Earth Recovery

The UK's renewables auction secured a record number of 131 #cleanenergy projects The bulk of the funding was awarded to new UK offshore windfarms. This could increase the UK’s capacity by 5GW, or enough clean electricity to power over 3m UK homes before the end of the decade. This is still only half of what is required to meet the UK government's 2030 #cleanpower target, meaning greater investment in the industry is required. And with each 3MW direct drive turbine requiring up to 2 tonnes of #rareearth permanent magnets, a secure supply chain of these #criticalminerals is essential. Rainbow's mission is to develop a reliable ethical, and Western supply chain for #rareearths to support the world's climate ambitions. https://lnkd.in/eqb_wSfZ https://lnkd.in/eqb_wSfZ #cleantech #sustainbility

In 1970, Gary Anderson, then a 23-year-old architecture student at the University of Southern California, designed the iconic recycling logo in a Container Corporation of America contest. University of Southern California Rhodesdale Holdings Ltd.

Arafura Rare Earths Limited announced on Monday that it has secured up to $300 million in debt financing from Export Development Canada (EDC) for its Nolans project in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Understanding the intricate #geochemical characteristics of #rare #earth #elements (REEs) in ion-adsorbed rare earth ore weathering is essential for optimizing leaching agent dosages during in-situ #leaching #processes. 

Explaining the concept, Professor Ian Power from Trent University points out that ore processing leaves behind valuable minerals in mine waste, such as tailings. #Microbial processes offer a solution by liberating these minerals while simultaneously sequestering #CO₂. For instance, certain microbes produce acids that can leach #minerals from tailings, a process known as #bioleaching. Jenine McCutcheon Rhodesdale Holdings Ltd.

Ionic Rare Earths Limited aims to commence operations at a full-scale recycling facility in Belfast by 2026, initially churning out 200 tonnes per year of magnet rare earth oxides. This output could significantly bolster the UK’s burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) motor manufacturing sector. #rareearthelements #rareearths #electricvehicles #magnets Ionic Rare Earths Limited Tim Harrison Rhodesdale Holdings Ltd.

One hundred samples were dispatched to AGS Laboratories in La Serena, Chile, with consistent findings revealing significant retrievals of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREO) and Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO) from the regolith overlaying the Ipora Granite. These results align closely with the anticipated characteristics of an IAC ore. Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API | OTCQX: APAAF)

Increased supply and reduced demand led to a decrease in #Rare #Earth #Elements (REEs) prices throughout 2023. Inflation and a weakening #global #economy dampened consumer confidence, particularly impacting the demand for electronics like mobile devices, appliances, and cordless power tools. Additionally, demand from major sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs) and wind turbines also experienced a decline. #rareerths #marketoverview