Australian Urban Miners

 

Rare earth metals are essential for electronics, magnets and batteries. Yet, current extraction and separation processes are costly, environmentally unsustainable, and unsuitable for low-quality raw materials. We have developed a new process that extracts and separates rare earth metals from mine tailings, e-waste, coal fly ash- all that would otherwise go to landfills. Our process is cost-effective, environmentally compliant, and adaptable to different types and qualities of raw materials.

Want to learn more or chat with the team? Reach out to Australian Urban Miners’ team leader, Bennet Sam Thomas via bennetsamthomas@monash.edu

If you would like an introduction – we’re here to help! Contact the ON team via on@csiro.au