Refining

CEco grade
Midstream3 facilities tracked

Further purification of REE compounds to meet exacting specifications for downstream metal and magnet producers.

Where does the mass go?

Material flow balance — per 100 t REE oxide feed

FeedstockChemical InputProcessValuable OutputWaste / Emissions
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Critical Ratio

~10% mass loss achieves 99.9%+ purity - traded for dramatically higher per-kg value

Ratings

Capital Outlay$$$ High
Technical DifficultyHigh
Geopolitical SensitivityHigh
Energy Intensity⚡⚡⚡ High
Environmental Footprint🍃 C - Moderate impact
Value Add2x-4x
Technical MoatHigh

Material Flow

INREE Oxides
OUTPurified REE Compounds

Key Reagents / Inputs

  • Acids
  • Reducing agents
  • Precipitants

Waste Outputs

  • Mother liquor (acid/salt waste)
  • Trace metal sludges
  • Wash water effluent
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Technical Moat

High

Attaining 'Six Nines' (99.9999%) purity consistently requires ultra-clean room environments and precise precipitation controls that are difficult to scale outside specialist facilities.

Tracked Facilities

3 total
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