Seren Technologies Limited focusses on the separation of rare earths from each other. This is the crucial factor for rare earth elements as their chemical make-ups are very similar meaning separating one from another currently requires intensive processing which is inefficient, environmentally damaging and uneconomic. This mean recycling of rare earths is a limited activity which would otherwise be capable of reducing the world’s dependence on China for the supply of these critical materials. Our new processes will provide an efficient, non-hazardous and economically viable means of recycling. Additionally, the processes and technology are applicable to mining rare earths, and could drastically improve the efficiency of current practices and open new areas for mining.
Seren Technologies’ process uses an alternative and more environmentally benign extractant for rare earth metal extraction, separation and processing.