Ionic-led project demonstrates viable recycled rare earth supply chain for EV motors
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Australia's Ionic Rare Earths has led a European collaboration with Less Common Metals, GKN and Ford UK to demonstrate the Western world's first end-to-end recycled rare earth supply chain for EV motor magnets. Recycled rare earth oxides were converted into magnets that passed Ford's durability tests with results equivalent to magnets made from primary materials — a key milestone for Western efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supply.