Rare Earths Recycling Plant in Southwestern France
Under construction · France · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: Nikkei Asia
Construction is underway on a plant in southwestern France that will recycle heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium. This plant will be Europe's first large-scale rare earth recycling facility and is part of a joint project with Japan, aiming to produce 600 metric tons of these heavy rare earths, equivalent to 15% of global annual production.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Nikkei Asia
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Description | Construction is underway on a plant in southwestern France that will recycle heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium. This plant will be Europe's first large-scale rare earth recycling facility and is part of a joint project with Japan, aiming to produce 600 metric tons of these heavy rare earths, equivalent to 15% of global annual production. |
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Article published date | 2026-04-26 |
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