In Pictures: Arizona Rare Earth Recycling Plant Opens to Ease EV Magnet Supply Crunch

The Mesa plant will process end-of-life magnets and machinery into reusable rare earth materials.

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Recycling momentum grows as the US seeks to curb its reliance on China's rare earth supply chain.

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Cyclic Materials' Arizona facility is designed to handle up to 25,000 metric tons of magnet products a year.

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The new plant aims to divert magnet-bearing waste from landfills and back into the domestic supply chain.

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Rare earth recycling is emerging as a key pillar of US efforts to secure materials for EV motors and wind turbines.

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Demand for recycled materials is rising as manufacturers look to diversify away from Chinese rare earth imports.

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The Mesa facility underscores growing investment in domestic recycling infrastructure for critical materials.

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Scrap magnet products will be transported to Arizona for processing into rare earth feedstocks.

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Electronic waste is among the feedstocks that could supply rare earth elements for EV and turbine magnets.

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