Rare earth processing
Develop processing routes and supply options around your material requirements.
Talk through your projectRare earth projects need a clear connection between feedstock, separation route, product specification, and commercial use. We help teams evaluate processing options and develop alternatives to concentrated supply chains.
Evaluate the complete processing route
Consider feedstock preparation, separation, purification, and product conversion together. Assess the implications of impurities, reagent use, recovery, and waste streams before committing to a process configuration.
Connect technical options to commercial requirements
Review the product specification, likely customer requirements, and cost drivers alongside the flowsheet. Technical performance and supply reliability need to be considered together when comparing routes.
Build a practical supply strategy
Evaluate alternative suppliers and processing partnerships with attention to technical qualification and logistics. Identify the dependencies that need further diligence and the evidence required to reduce them.
Questions we often hear
Can you help evaluate an alternative supply chain?
Yes. We assess technical compatibility, supplier qualification needs, processing options, and supply risks as part of a defined project scope.
Do you support early-stage projects?
Yes. Early work can focus on feedstock and process characterization, route selection, and the test program needed for a more detailed feasibility assessment.
Can process economics be included?
Yes. Techno-economic analysis and sensitivity cases can be developed alongside the processing assessment to show which assumptions most affect the project.
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What’s standing between
your material and the market?
Let’s work through the technical and commercial questions together.