Phalaborwa Rare Earth Project
Sector: Mining • Location: South Africa
Source: Proactive Investors
Rainbow Rare Earths is extracting rare earth elements from phosphogypsum, a waste by-product of fertiliser production, at its Phalaborwa project in South Africa. This innovative approach is faster and cheaper than traditional mining, aiming to provide a responsible supply of high-value rare earths for various industries.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mining
- Location
- South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Proactive Investors
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Rainbow Rare Earths is extracting rare earth elements from phosphogypsum, a waste by-product of fertiliser production, at its Phalaborwa project in South Africa. This innovative approach is faster and cheaper than traditional mining, aiming to provide a responsible supply of high-value rare earths for various industries. |
Original sector | Mining |
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Country | South Africa |
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Source | Proactive Investors |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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