Solvay to launch Europe's first rare earths processing plant

Solvay to launch Europe's first rare earths processing plant

TAIPEI/LA ROCHELLE, France -- Belgian chemical maker Solvay is launching the European Union's first plant for the production of rare earth elements as

Belgian chemist Solvay inaugurated a rare earth recycling line in La Rochelle on Tuesday. These are intended for permanent magnets that equip electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics

Solvay Unveils Innovative Rare Earths Line in France to Empower Europe’s Sustainable Future

Solvay Unveils Innovative Rare Earths Line in France to Empower Europe’s Sustainable Future (IN BRIEF) Solvay has inaugurated its new rare earths production line at the La Rochelle facility in France, marking the beginning of commercial production for permanent magnets and aligning with Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act. This strategic move, part of Solvay’s extensive 75-year expertise, aims to support electric vehicle motors, renewable energy…

Belgium's Solvay has opened the EU's first rare earths processing plant in La Rochelle, France, in response to geopolitical risks in supply chains. The new facility aims to reduce Europe's dependence on China for strategic raw materials. The timing of the opening is particularly significant amid China's export restrictions and Trump's tariffs.

Solvay opens rare earths production line in France to boost European supply

Solvay has inaugurated a new production line for processing and refining rare earth elements in La Rochelle, France, the Belgian chemicals group...