United Rare Earths Expands Technology Platform Through ORNL Magnet Licenses

Source

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced that United Rare Earths has licensed two ORNL-developed magnet technologies aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements. These technologies support the creation of high-performance magnets engineered to use significantly less rare earth content while maintaining strength and performance.

The article also highlights United Rare Earths’ planned magnet recycling and separation facility in Caryville, Tennessee, and includes remarks from Chairman Jeffrey Willis on the importance of critical minerals to national security and U.S. technological leadership.

Why It Matters

This licensing milestone supports URE’s broader strategy to strengthen rare earth and magnet supply chains through a combination of processing, recycling, and technology partnerships.

By pairing rare earth separation and recovery infrastructure with ORNL-developed magnet technologies, United Rare Earths is positioning itself across multiple points of the supply chain – from recovering critical materials to supporting future pathways for more efficient magnet production.