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Phoenix Tailings Exeter Facility

Phoenix Tailings

Exeter, USA

-70.8945142, 42.9725677

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 708

Project Timeline

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Additional Information:

Sector: EVs

Activity: Materials Processing

Product: Rare Earths


Project Announcement Date: 12/30/2024

Target for Starting Production: 2025

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 220 tpa

Operating Status: Under Construction


Capital Investment: $13 million

Congressional District: NH1

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“BMW, Yamaha Motor back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings”, Reuters, MINING.COM, 31 Dec 2024. 🔗


“BMW i Ventures Announces Investment in Phoenix Tailings to Expand & Stabilize the Processing of Rare Earth Elements in the U.S.”, BMW Group PressClub, 29 Dec 2024. 🔗


“US dependence on China for rare earth magnets is causing shortages”, Keith Bradsher, IndiaTimes, 02 Jun 2025. 🔗


“U.S. Dependence on China for Rare Earth Magnets Is Causing Shortages”, Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 02 Jun 2025. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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