Metallium Comments on MP Materials/Apple Partnership to Recycle Rare Earths Magnets
Says Move Sends Strong Signal that Major Players are Serious about
Reinforces Metallium's Efforts in This Area
He noted the following:
- Policy support from the
U.S. government is strengthening as evidenced by theU.S. Department of Defense's backing of MP Materials. "The U.S. DoD's actions provide long-term floor pricing for rare earths, and demonstrate the policy direction is clear," said Walshe. He notes that this improves the investment case for all domestic producers of rare earths, as well as those who participate in the industry, such as Metallium. - Recycling is now a core supply and no longer a side stream. "Apple's move confirms that high-grade waste like e-waste, magnet swarf and industrial residues are becoming strategic feedstocks. Metallium is recovering Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr); Dysprosium and Terbium (DyTb); Gallium (Ga); Germanium (GE); Indium (In) and Gold (Au) and more from these sources using our patented Flash Joule Heating process."
- Metallium enables, not competes with, the supply-chain. "We work with rare earth developers and producers to treat a wide range of feedstocks including Mixed rare earth carbonate; Monazite-rich tailings; flotation concentrates; magnet scrap and swarf and other high-value industrial residues," he said. He added that Metallium's technology helps remove low-value or deleterious elements such as Lanthanum (La); Calcium (Ce); Iron (Fe) and Aluminum (Al) and phosphate before final separation, boosting overall recovery and economics.
- A modular model with strategic value. Walshe affirmed that the company's
U.S. -based, modular facilities offer original equipment manufacturers and recyclers a clean, flexible solution to process complex materials quickly. Flash Joule Technology rapidly heats materials in a controlled atmosphere to extract metals from the feedstocks. "Our technology has the potential to revolutionize metal recovery by reducing energy consumption, reagent use, and waste, offering a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative," affirmed Walshe.
Walsh said that the MP-Apple deal highlights just how much demand exists for secure, ESG-aligned supply chains, and Metallium is well placed to support that shift.
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