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Learn how ElementUSA aims to transform waste feedstocks into critical minerals and rare earth elements through this 43-minute presentation by Chris Young from the Bureau of Economic Geology. Discover the innovative processes and technologies being developed to convert bauxite residue, a byproduct of aluminum production, into valuable rare earth elements that are essential for modern technology and renewable energy applications. Explore the environmental and economic benefits of this waste-to-resource approach, understand the challenges involved in rare earth element extraction and processing, and gain insights into how this technology could help address supply chain vulnerabilities for critical minerals while simultaneously solving waste management issues in the aluminum industry.
