Energy Fuels Inc. has completed production of its first kilogram of dysprosium oxide at pilot scale at the company's White Mesa Mill in Utah, achieving a significant milestone in domestic rare earth element production. The material reached 99.9% purity, exceeding the 99.5% commercial specification, with the mill expected to maintain production at a rate of two kilograms per week. This development represents a crucial advancement in reducing American dependence on foreign rare earth supplies, particularly from China, which currently dominates the global market.
The company believes it is the first U.S. company to both produce high-purity dysprosium oxide and publicly disclose actual production volumes and purities. This achievement demonstrates the viability of establishing a fully non-Chinese rare earth oxide supply chain, utilizing monazite mined from domestic sources in Florida and Georgia. Dysprosium is a critical mineral essential for manufacturing high-strength permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and various defense applications. This domestic production capability enhances national security and supports the growing clean energy transition by ensuring reliable access to these strategically important materials.
The successful production has already generated strong interest from multiple magnet manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers seeking samples to accelerate their validation processes. For more information about Energy Fuels' operations and projects, visit http://www.energyfuels.com. Additional news and updates relating to the company are available through their newsroom at http://ibn.fm/UUUU. The establishment of domestic rare earth production capacity represents a strategic shift in supply chain security for critical technologies that power both civilian and defense applications across multiple sectors of the economy.
