Maglut unveils chromatography platform for rare earth processing in US
Maglut Heavy Industries has publicly launched its chromatography-based platform for processing and refining rare earth elements in the US, unveiling its ARC-1 separation system. The water-based process, inspired by biotechnology, is intended as an alternative to solvent extraction and has been tested at pilot scale, achieving purities of 99.9% and above. The launch coincides with new regulations effective January 2027 requiring US defence contractors to remove Chinese sources from their rare earth magnet supply chains.
Why it matters: This development directly addresses the briefing's theme of critical minerals supply chain security, highlighting efforts to rebuild domestic rare earth processing capacity in the US.