DOE Funds Rare Earth Element Recovery

The Department of Energy unveils a $134 million funding opportunity to bolster Americas access to rare earth elements, crucial for manufacturing electric car motors and advanced defense systems. This initiative aims to recover and refine these critical materials domestically, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and enhancing national security. The funding will support projects that demonstrate how rare earths can be commercially recovered from waste materials, such as mine tailings and electronic waste, fostering a stable, long-term mineral supply. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.