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IMC tests Rapid SX process

Innovation Metals Corp (IMC) has successfully tested its proprietary Rapid Solvent Extraction (Rapid SX) process for the low-cost separation of rare-earth elements (REEs) and other technology metals.

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Rare-earth oxides. Image: Peggy Greb / USDA

Rare-earth oxides. Image: Peggy Greb / USDA

Patrick Wong, CEO of IMC, said: “The patent-pending Rapid SX approach reduces the number of SX separation stages by over 90%, leading to a significant reduction in plant footprint and associated capital...

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