U.S.-based critical minerals company Energy Fuels has started pilot-scale production of heavy rare earth element (HREE) oxides at its White Mesa Mill in Utah.
Demand to stay resilient, especially from central bank purchases in emerging markets.
This week saw numerous new initiatives aimed at strengthening access to critical resources.
Legislation phases out production tax credits, shifts strategy toward federal stockpiles and private investment.
Secure and diversified supply chains, recycling, and more investment are among the top priorities for the U.S. and its Indo-Pacific allies.
Test collection of rare earths from 5,500 meters below the sea surface to begin in January