Energy Fuels announced the production of the first kilogram of dysprosium oxide(Dy), a critical mineral for modern technology, at 99.9% purity at its plant in White Mesa, Utah.
Dysprosium oxide production standards
Achieving this high purity exceeds commercial specifications of 99.5% and establishes Energy Fuels as a benchmark in the production of heavy rare earths. production of heavy rare earths in the United States. in the United States. The company plans to maintain a production rate of two kilograms per week. This initial production is a critical starting point for securing domestic supplies of essential materials for industries such as magnets and defense.
Following the success with dysprosium oxide, the company is focused on the next target: the production of terbium oxide(Tb). The company anticipates that the first samples of this other critical mineral will be available in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company also intends to build and operate a commercial-scale separation capacity for Dy, Tb and other heavy rare earths at White Mesa.
According to Mark S. Chalmers, the company’s chief executive officer, the production of high-purity dysprosium oxide is a crucial breakthrough for the security of mineral supply in the U.S. The pilot project has demonstrated that the company’s facilities can supply world-class minerals domestically.
Current production is based on monazite mined in the United States, which validates the viability of a completely independent supply chain from China, reinforcing the company’s position as a key player in the security of supply of critical minerals in North America.
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