Earth Core Elements Technologies is at the forefront of sustainable technology, dedicated to transforming industrial waste into valuable resources through our patented mechanical closed-loop extraction process.
Our revolutionary process (U.S. Patent No. 12,179,216 B2) stands in stark contrast to traditional, chemically intensive methods, offering an efficient and environmentally responsible solution.
Coal tailings are precisely broken down using advanced air-crushing techniques, preparing the material for subsequent separation stages.
Utilizing sophisticated magnetic fields, valuable metallic components are effectively separated from the crushed material.
This final refining step employs high-gravity centrifugation to further concentrate and purify the rare earth elements, yielding high-quality concentrates.
Average metal concentration from five grab samples of an 8.9 million tonne coal tailings pile located near Roxana in Letcher County, KY, originating from the Electric Mine Consortium No. 9, Elkhorn No. 2 coal seam.
The samples were measured in triplicate using a 6-hr hydrofluoric acid digestion for ICRMS. Additional measurements from ICPOES, XRF and ICP-MS confirm the average values are within ±10%. The measurements do not qualify as a reserve base and any translation to the 106 million tonnes of available tailings is inferred and speculative.
The pile measured is 96% aluminum and magnesium by total mass. The value is tied up in the alkali metals, rubidium and cesium, at 86% and 8% respectively, yielding $20,600/tonne. Rare earth elements make up 0.73% of the mass and 0.94% of the value at an average of $206/tonne. The remaining platinum group metals and base metals represent 3.7% and 0.8% of the value at $809/ton and $170/ton.
Our commitment to the environment is evident through our zero-waste, circular-economy model that transforms coal tailings from environmental liabilities into valuable assets.
We repurpose residual tailings into cement-grade pellets, substituting high-carbon clinker and significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry.
By processing and remediating coal-tailing impoundments, we actively contribute to the restoration of degraded lands in the Appalachian region.
Our process achieves approximately 2.4 tons of CO₂e avoided per ton processed, with a projected annual reduction of 2.4 million tons CO₂e by 2028 and beyond.
Our facilities create new employment opportunities and support retraining programs in the Appalachian region, fostering economic revitalization.
Rare earth elements are indispensable components in a vast array of modern technologies, driving innovation across multiple sectors.
High-performance permanent magnets for EVs and wind turbines
Enabling compact design and advanced functionalities
Enhancing efficiency in EVs and industrial machinery
Lightweight alloys and advanced electronic systems
By providing a reliable, domestic source of these critical minerals, Earth Core Elements Technologies significantly contributes to reducing national reliance on foreign supply chains, ensuring technological advancement, economic security, and national defense.
Integrating financial innovation with environmental stewardship through blockchain technology.
Each RAER Coin corresponds to 1 ton of CO₂e reduction or its equivalent value in recovered REEs, creating a tangible link between environmental impact and financial value.
All project data and carbon credit transactions are recorded on an immutable blockchain registry, ensuring transparency, preventing double-counting, and providing verifiable proof of impact.
We are eager to connect with partners, investors, and stakeholders who share our vision for a sustainable future.
For inquiries regarding partnerships, investment opportunities, or our innovative REE extraction technology, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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