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Creating clean rare
earth elements
Transforming Rare Earth Production with Clean, Microbial Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Future
Creating clean rare earth elements
Transforming Rare Earth Production with Clean, Microbial Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Future
Creating clean rare
earth elements
Transforming Rare Earth Production with Clean, Microbial Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Future
Biology at work
We use engineered bacteria to recover critical metals at room from ores and unconventional feedstocks—efficiently and economically, with no harsh chemicals or high heat.
Genetically-Optimized
Bacterial Technology
Turning waste into resource
We recover rare earth elements from by-products of existing recycling industries, supporting a circular and secure supply chain with lower geopolitical risks.
Steel Slag
Electronic Waste
Spent Catalysts
Coal Ash
REE-containing Industrial Residuals
Genetically-Optimized
Bacterial Technology
Biology at work
We use engineered bacteria to recover rare earth elements from ores and unconventional feedstocks—efficiently and economically, with no harsh chemicals or high heat.
Steel Slag
Electronic Waste
Spent Catalysts
Coal Ash
REE-containing Industrial Residuals
Turning waste into resource
We recover rare earth elements from by-products of existing recycling industries, supporting a circular and secure supply chain with lower geopolitical risks.
Biology at work
We use engineered bacteria to recover critical metals at room from ores and unconventional feedstocks—efficiently and economically, with no harsh chemicals or high heat.
Genetically-Optimized
Bacterial Technology
Turning waste into resource
We recover rare earth elements from by-products of existing recycling industries, supporting a circular and secure supply chain with lower geopolitical risks.
Steel Slag
Electronic Waste
Spent Catalysts
Coal Ash
REE-containing Industrial Residuals
Genetically-Optimized
Bacterial Technology
Biology at work
We use engineered bacteria to recover rare earth elements from ores and unconventional feedstocks—efficiently and economically, with no harsh chemicals or high heat.
Steel Slag
Electronic Waste
Spent Catalysts
Coal Ash
REE-containing Industrial Residuals
Turning waste into resource
We recover rare earth elements from by-products of existing recycling industries, supporting a circular and secure supply chain with lower geopolitical risks.
Cleaner methods
Our optimized Gluconobacter oxydans produces organic biodegradable acids to extract metals safely and efficiently, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional methods.
Sustainable REEs
Sustainable REEs
Cleaner methods
Our optimized Gluconobacter oxydans produces organic biodegradable acids to extract metals safely and efficiently, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional methods.
Cleaner methods
Our optimized Gluconobacter oxydans produces organic biodegradable acids to extract metals safely and efficiently, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional methods.
Sustainable REEs
Sustainable REEs
Cleaner methods
Our optimized Gluconobacter oxydans produces organic biodegradable acids to extract metals safely and efficiently, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional methods.
Revolutionizing the REE Supply Chain
Revolutionizing the REE Supply Chain
Clean, Efficient, and Biological Solutions
Genetically-Optimized
Bacterial Technology
Biology at work
We use engineered bacteria to recover rare earth elements from ores and unconventional feedstocks—efficiently and economically, with no harsh chemicals or high heat.
Genetically-Optimized
Bacterial Technology
Biology at work
We use engineered bacteria to recover rare earth elements from ores and unconventional feedstocks—efficiently and economically, with no harsh chemicals or high heat.
Steel Slag
Electronic Waste
Spent Catalysts
Coal Ash
REE-containing Industrial Residuals
Turning waste into resource
We recover rare earth elements from by-products of existing recycling industries, supporting a circular and secure supply chain with lower geopolitical risks.
Steel Slag
Electronic Waste
Spent Catalysts
Coal Ash
REE-containing Industrial Residuals
Turning waste into resource
We recover rare earth elements from by-products of existing recycling industries, supporting a circular and secure supply chain with lower geopolitical risks.
Sustainable REEs
Cleaner methods
Our optimized Gluconobacter oxydans produces organic biodegradable acids to extract metals safely and efficiently, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional methods.
Sustainable REEs
Cleaner methods
Our optimized Gluconobacter oxydans produces organic biodegradable acids to extract metals safely and efficiently, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional methods.
Revolutionizing the REE Supply Chain
Clean, Efficient, and Biological Solutions
The Rare Earth Challenge
Current methods of rare earth extraction are harmful, expensive, and inefficient. They pose significant environmental risks.
Current methods of rare earth extraction are harmful, expensive, and inefficient. They pose significant environmental risks.
Environmental Damage
Production methods generate massive amounts of acidic and radioactive waste.
Environmental Damage
Production methods generate massive amounts of acidic and radioactive waste.
Rising Demand
Current supply chains can’t keep up with the 12% annual growth in demand for rare earth elements.
Rising Demand
Current supply chains can’t keep up with the 12% annual growth in demand for rare earth elements.
Significant Carbon Emissions
Manufacturing a single wind turbine requires 2 tons of rare earth elements.
Significant Carbon Emissions
Manufacturing a single wind turbine requires 2 tons of rare earth elements.
National security risks
With 58% of mining, 89% of separation, and 90% of refining happening in China, our supply chain is vulnerable and risky.
National security risks
With 58% of mining, 89% of separation, and 90% of refining happening in China, our supply chain is vulnerable and risky.
Environmental Damage
Production methods generate massive amounts of acidic and radioactive waste.
Rising Demand
Current supply chains can’t keep up with the 12% annual growth in demand for rare earth elements.
Significant Carbon Emissions
Manufacturing a single wind turbine requires 2 tons of rare earth elements.
National Security Risks
With 58% of mining, 89% of separation, and 90% of refining happening in China, our supply chain is vulnerable and risky.
Environmental Damage
Production methods generate massive amounts of acidic and radioactive waste.
Rising Demand
Current supply chains can’t keep up with the 12% annual growth in demand for rare earth elements.
Significant Carbon Emissions
Manufacturing a single wind turbine requires 2 tons of rare earth elements.
National Security Risks
With 58% of mining, 89% of separation, and 90% of refining happening in China, our supply chain is vulnerable and risky.
When Mining Intersects Biotechnology
Driven by Purpose, Powered by Innovation
We reduce environmental and security risks of conventional mining. We're committed to smarter methods for securing critical elements.
Optimized Microbial Extraction
We engineer microbes to optimize metal recovery at low temperature and pressure, and with minimal environmental impact.
Tailored Microbial Separations
High-throughput genetic engineering strategies allow us to rapidly tailor our bacteria to accommodate a wide variety of critical metal feedstocks.
When Mining Intersects Biotechnology
Driven by Purpose, Powered by Innovation
We reduce environmental and security risks of conventional extraction. We're committed to smarter methods for securing rare earth metals .
Optimized Microbial Extraction
To efficiently extract rare earth metals with low temperature, low pressure, and minimal environmental impact, we use specially engineered bacteria.
Tailored Microbial Separations
High-throughput genetic engineering strategies allow us to rapidly tailor our bacteria to accommodate a wide variety of rare earth feedstocks.
Driven by Purpose, Powered by Innovation
We reduce environmental and security risks of conventional extraction. We're committed to smarter methods for securing rare earth metals .
Optimized Microbial Extraction
To efficiently extract rare earth metals with low temperature, low pressure, and minimal environmental impact, we use specially engineered bacteria.
Tailored Microbial Separations
High-throughput genetic engineering strategies allow us to rapidly tailor our bacteria to accommodate a wide variety of rare earth feedstocks.
Driven by Purpose, Powered by Innovation
We reduce environmental and security risks of conventional extraction. We're committed to smarter methods for securing rare earth metals .
Optimized Microbial Extraction
To efficiently extract rare earth metals with low temperature, low pressure, and minimal environmental impact, we use specially engineered bacteria.
Tailored Microbial Separations
High-throughput genetic engineering strategies allow us to rapidly tailor our bacteria to accommodate a wide variety of rare earth feedstocks.
Driven by Purpose, Powered by Innovation
We reduce environmental and security risks of conventional extraction. We're committed to smarter methods for securing rare earth metals .
Optimized Microbial Extraction
To efficiently extract rare earth metals with low temperature, low pressure, and minimal environmental impact, we use specially engineered bacteria.
Tailored Microbial Separations
High-throughput genetic engineering strategies allow us to rapidly tailor our bacteria to accommodate a wide variety of rare earth feedstocks.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
Mission
Revitalize critical mineral recovery to enable a future of widespread energy security.
Vision
A world where critical mineral production is sustainable and resource use is responsible.
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Explore REEgen's position in the REE supply chain
Explore REEgen's position in the REE supply chain
As China dominates key stages in rare earth production, REEgen is stepping in with innovative biorecovery processes to create a cleaner, circular, and more diversified supply chain.
As China dominates key stages in rare earth production, REEgen is stepping in with innovative biorecovery processes to create a cleaner, circular, and more diversified supply chain.
Ore
Concentrate
Oxide
Metal / Magnets
Finished Product
Bioextractions
Bioseparations
Concentration
Country Distribution
China | 60%
Others | 40%
Separation
Country Distribution
China | 90%
Others | 10%
Reduction
Country Distribution
China | 90%
Others | 10%
End Use
Country Distribution
China | 40%
Others | 60%
Ore
Concentrate
Oxide
Metal / Magnets
Finished Product
Bioextractions
Bioseparations
Concentration
Country Distribution
China | 60%
Others | 40%
Separation
Country Distribution
China | 90%
Others | 10%
Reduction
Country Distribution
China | 90%
Others | 10%
End Use
Country Distribution
China | 40%
Others | 60%
Ore
Concentrate
Oxide
Metal / Magnets
Finished Product
Bioextractions
Bioseparations
Concentration
Country Distribution
China | 60%
Others | 40%
Separation
Country Distribution
China | 90%
Others | 10%
Reduction
Country Distribution
China | 90%
Others | 10%
End Use
Country Distribution
China | 40%
Others | 60%
Meet the team
Meet the team
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Latest News from REEgen
Latest News from REEgen
Stay updated on our breakthroughs, milestones, and industry insights
Stay updated on our breakthroughs, milestones, and industry insights
Feb 6, 2025
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Feb 6, 2025
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Mar 27, 2024
REEgen has become a member of the REIA Association.Read More
Nov 20, 2023
Microbial miners take on rare-earth metalsRead More
Sep 13, 2023
Researchers commercialize rare-earth tech with I-Corps help.Read More
Oct 6, 2022
Entrepreneurs find home as Activate Fellows at Praxis CenterRead More
Join Our Mission
Be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable critical mineral production.
Available Positions
Join Our Mission
Be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable critical mineral production.
Available Positions
Join Our Mission
Be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable critical mineral production.
Available Positions
Get in Touch
Learn more about our cutting-edge solutions in rare earth extraction and explore industry partnerships. We're here to connect—reach out and let's drive innovation together.
Get in Touch
Learn more about our cutting-edge solutions in rare earth extraction and explore industry partnerships. We're here to connect—reach out and let's drive innovation together.
Get in Touch
Learn more about our cutting-edge solutions in rare earth extraction and explore industry partnerships. We're here to connect—reach out and let's drive innovation together.