Rare earths

Solvay Collaborates with Australia’s Hastings on Rare Earths

Solvay has signed a non-binding offtake agreement with Australia’s Hastings Technology Metals for the supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC). Under the deal, Hastings will initially supply 2,500 t/y of MREC from its Yangibana rare earth project in Western Australia to Solvay’s plant in La Rochelle, France.

Solvay Expands French Rare Earths Site

Solvay has announced plans to expand its rare earths operations in La Rochelle, France, in order to enter the permanent magnets sector in Europe and serve customers in the fast-growing electric vehicle, wind power and electronics markets.

Chemical Connections

Solvay Creates Business Unit for Specialty Chemicals

Solvay Wins Chinese Patent Fight, Denies Indupa Snag

Solvay's Rare Earth Recycling Technology Receives ICIS Award

A Catalyst for Change?

Rhodia, Tantalus to Cooperate on Madagaskar Rare Earth Project

Strategic Raw Materials

Sumitomo Says to Close Molycorp Deal Once Customers Secured