Critical Minerals and Materials Program Annual Accomplishments

The National Energy Technology Laboratory’s (NETL) Science and Technology (S&T) Accomplishments Sessions highlight exceptional research and development (R&D) achievements from the previous year, showcasing NETL’s progress toward promoting safe, reliable, and affordable energy nationwide while protecting the environment for future generations.

2020

NETL’s REE-CM Program Accelerates Mineral Extraction
from Domestic Coal-Based Resources

Bio-Oxidation Technique Generates a Breakthrough
in Rare Earth Extraction Technologies

High Purity Rare Earth Elements Recovered
from Coal Ash via a Novel Electrowinning Process

Rare Earth Extraction Field Tests
Prove Versatility of Novel Sorbent

Ground-breaking Technologies Accelerate
Commercialization Opportunities for Rare Earth Extraction from Coal

2019

Economics Improved for Rare Earth Products from Coal

Process Improvements, Cost Reductions by Automation of Rare Earths Extraction

2018

Rare Earth & Critical Minerals

Extracting Rare Earth Elements Affordably and Efficiently

2017

REE Technology Development - Phase 2: REE Recovery Projects

REE Characterization R&D