Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
May 21 (Reuters) - Australia's Ionic Rare Earths IXR.AX said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.
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The deal aims to strengthen rare earth refining in the United States and other markets.
Under the deal, Nth Cycle will supply its recycling and refining technology to support Ionic Rare Earths' operations.
"Nth Cycle's technology pathway not only lowers costs, but also addresses critical supply chain vulnerabilities, exactly the kind of partnership that can make ex-China refining viable," IonicRE Executive Chairman Brett Lynch said.
Shares of IonicRE were up 4.5% at A$0.345 in early trade, and on track for their best day in a week, if the current momentum holds.
