Cyclic Materials recovers rare earth magnets from devices, such as electronics, hard drives and medical equipment to supply local industries. The process also refines critical minerals such as copper, aluminum, and steel.
The Mesa location has already begun processing 7,000 metric tons of products. According to the EPA, recycling these magnets relieves the environmental and geological impact that comes from mining.
According to the company, Arizona was chosen due to its strong and growing presence in the semiconductor, electronics and data center industries.
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