Materials/Manufacturing

Materials/Manufacturing

Mkango to Acquire HyProMag, Aims for Magnet Recycling Plants in UK, Germany and USA 

June 29, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Mkango to Acquire HyProMag, Aims for Magnet Recycling Plants in UK, Germany and USA 

Mkango Resources is paying up with the help of a new partner up to acquire full control of pioneering British magnet recycler HyProMag. The companies plan to build a plant in the U.S. next, rolling out further HyProMag’s technology for processing of magnet scrap using hydrogen, developed at the University of Birmingham. First production using the process is targeted for the UK this year, Germany in 2024 and the U.S. to follow as the Vancouver-based minerals company continues to pursue development of its Songwe Hill rare earths property in Africa. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

New White Paper from Arnold Magnetics: Magnetization Losses in Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

May 30, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on New White Paper from Arnold Magnetics: Magnetization Losses in Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

This White Paper from Arnold Magnetics describes the magnetization losses that are possible in SmCo and NdFeB permanent magnet materials. Reversible losses are first discussed followed by irreversible losses, which can be caused by temperature, external fields or radiation. Losses over time by magnetic viscosity are also discussed. Finally, permanent losses caused by corrosion, hydrogen, high temperatures and radiation are considered.
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Materials/Manufacturing

Queen’s University Spinout Ionic Technologies Exceeds Employment Expectations while Developing Permanent Magnet Recycling Plant

May 24, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Queen’s University Spinout Ionic Technologies Exceeds Employment Expectations while Developing Permanent Magnet Recycling Plant

A Belfast company that received a £1.72m grant from the UK Government to develop a permanent magnet recycling plant has recorded record growth in just under a year. Ionic Technologies, a spinout from Queen’s University, said its 2023 expansion plans have already surpassed all expectations in terms of job creation and business growth. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Solvay Builds Momentum to Grow Rare Earths Magnet Business in Europe 

May 17, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Solvay Builds Momentum to Grow Rare Earths Magnet Business in Europe 

Global chemicals giant Solvay has joined the Rare Earth Industry Association in its latest move to dramatically build its magnetics business. Planning to develop a major hub for rare earth magnets in Europe, the Belgian-based company has been beefing up its supply chain in addition to the latest step toward building its network of industry partners and potential customers. […]