Phoenix Tailings is a U.S.-based company that recovers rare earth metals and alloys from mine tailings and other feedstocks. Operating facilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, it runs a vertically integrated process - from tailings reprocessing through to final metal and alloy production - without reliance on Chinese inputs. Its customers include manufacturers in medical devices and advanced defense technologies.
The company was founded roughly six years ago and has grown into a commercial operation. Its technical work spans rare earth processing, metallurgy, process engineering, materials science, and recycling technology. Phoenix Tailings partners with miners, recyclers, and manufacturers across the supply chain, positioning itself as a rebuilder of the American rare earth supply chain that largely moved offshore over previous decades.
The core team comprises scientists, engineers, and operators working across the full value chain. The company's stated aim is to demonstrate that rare earth production can be clean, safe, and cost-competitive - addressing the environmental and economic constraints that historically made domestic rare earth processing unviable. Its broader mission is framed around strengthening U.S. industrial independence and national security through reliable access to critical materials.