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Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). This initiative will fund the design, construction, and operation of a demonstration-scale facility to extract, separate, and refine rare earth elements from unconventional feedstocks such as acid mine drainage, mine waste, e-waste, or deleterious materials.
The goal is to establish the commercial viability of U.S.-based rare earth element production while reducing dependence on foreign sources.
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Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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