ReREE: Establishing feasibility of a novel process to recover rare earth elements from mining tailings for re-entry into a UK supply chain.

ReREE：建立一种从尾矿中回收稀土元素以重新进入英国供应链的新工艺的可行性。

基本信息

批准号：
10082225
负责人：
金额：
$ 44.06万
依托单位：
ALTILIUM METALS LTD
依托单位国家：
英国
项目类别：
Feasibility Studies
财政年份：
2023
资助国家：
英国
起止时间：
2023 至无数据
项目状态：
未结题

来源：
https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10082225
关键词：
ReREE Establishing feasibility novel process

项目摘要

We are conducting a Feasibility Study to explore the potential of recovering rare earth elements from mine tailings using hydrometallurgical processes in the UK. Rare earth elements are critical for various technological applications, including renewable energy, electronics, and electric vehicles. However, their extraction and production often have negative environmental impacts.Our innovative approach focuses on utilizing mine tailings, which are waste materials from mining operations, as a valuable resource for rare earth element recovery. By implementing advanced hydrometallurgical techniques, we aim to extract these valuable elements in an environmentally sustainable and economically viable manner.The project's key objectives include:1. Assessing the technical feasibility of extracting rare earth elements from mine tailings through hydrometallurgical processes.2. Evaluating the economic viability of the recovered rare earth elements, considering market demand, pricing, and potential revenue streams.3. Conducting an environmental impact assessment to ensure sustainable practices and minimize ecological footprint.4. Investigating the potential for establishing a domestic rare earth element recovery industry in the UK, reducing reliance on imported materials and promoting local economic growth.Through this Feasibility Study, we aim to determine the viability of our innovative approach and its potential to contribute to the UK's strategic goals of environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and economic resilience. The outcomes of the study will inform future decision-making regarding the development of a full-scale rare earth element recovery project, which could have significant positive impacts on the UK's technological capabilities, resource independence, and green economy.

我们正在进行一项可行性研究，以探索在英国利用湿法冶金工艺从尾矿中回收稀土元素的潜力。稀土元素对于各种技术应用至关重要，包括可再生能源、电子和电动汽车。然而，它们的提取和生产往往会对环境产生负面影响。我们的创新方法侧重于利用尾矿（采矿作业产生的废料）作为稀土元素回收的宝贵资源。通过实施先进的湿法冶金技术，我们的目标是以环境可持续且经济可行的方式提取这些有价值的元素。该项目的主要目标包括：1。评估湿法冶金工艺从尾矿中提取稀土元素的技术可行性。2．考虑市场需求、定价和潜在收入来源，评估回收稀土元素的经济可行性。3．进行环境影响评估，以确保可持续的做法并尽量减少生态足迹。4。调查在英国建立国内稀土元素回收行业的潜力，减少对进口材料的依赖并促进当地经济增长。通过这项可行性研究，我们的目标是确定我们创新方法的可行性及其为英国做出贡献的潜力环境可持续性、资源效率和经济弹性的战略目标。该研究的结果将为未来有关全面稀土元素回收项目开发的决策提供信息，这可能对英国的技术能力、资源独立性和绿色经济产生重大积极影响。