SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 21, 2026Interesting Engineering

UK firm to extract rare earths from industrial waste using modular refining model

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Silex World's modular micro-refineries extract rare earth elements from industrial waste, decentralizing processing away from China, which controls 91% of global refining, reducing Western supply chain dependence and geopolitical risk.

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