http://www.che.com Chemical Engineering en-us 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:46:43 EDT Researchers at the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Ames Laboratory (Ames, Iowa; www.ameslab.gov) led by Ryan Ott have developed a process for recovering rare-earth (RE) metals from magnet scraps. The process involves first crushing neodymium-iron-boron magnet scraps and placing the pieces in a stainless... http://www.che.com/chementator/nonferrous_metals/10170.html Fri, 1 Feb 2013 0:00:00 EST A facility that produces high-purity lithium carbonate for use in the growing market for electrolytes in electric-vehicle batteries has begun commercial operations in Imperial Valley, Calif. The 500-ton/yr plant, operated by Simbol Materials (Pleasanton, Calif.; www.simbolmaterials.com), is the only producer... http://www.che.com/chementator/nonferrous_metals/8602.html Tue, 1 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EDT China produces about 98% of the world’s electrolytic manganese metal (EMM), a vital ingredient used in specialty steels, aluminum and electronics. In contrast, the U.S. produces no EMM, says Nick Weir, an executive with U.S. American Manganese Inc. (AMY; White Rock, B.C., Canada; www.american... http://www.che.com/chementator/nonferrous_metals/8502.html Sat, 1 Oct 2011 0:00:00 EDT