Pilot-Scale Testing for REE Extraction and Recovery
Sector: Education • Location: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Source: National Energy Technology Laboratory
The University of Kentucky conducted pilot-scale testing to extract mixed rare earth elements from coal and coal by-products using advanced extraction technologies. The project achieved production of mixed rare earth oxide concentrates with up to 98% purity, exceeding initial goals.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Education, Government
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- National Energy Technology Laboratory
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Description | The University of Kentucky conducted pilot-scale testing to extract mixed rare earth elements from coal and coal by-products using advanced extraction technologies. The project achieved production of mixed rare earth oxide concentrates with up to 98% purity, exceeding initial goals. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Kentucky |
City | Lexington |
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Source | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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