American Resources Hits 99.9% Purity Refinement of 28% Tungsten Concentrate
AREC•American Resources’ ReElement Technologies processed a 28% tungsten concentrate into a refined product achieving 99.9% purity, marking a rare domestic refining capability. The milestone paves the way for scaling commercial refining at its planned Marion facility and bolstering US supply chains for critical minerals.
1. Technical Breakthrough in Tungsten Refining
ReElement Technologies successfully converted a 28% grade tungsten concentrate into a product with 99.9% purity using its proprietary chromatography-based separation platform. This achievement places the company among a small number capable of domestic tungsten refining and demonstrates the effectiveness of its multi-mineral, multi-feedstock approach.
2. Strategic Impact on US Supply Chains
Tungsten’s strategic importance for defense and industrial applications underscores the value of reducing reliance on foreign processing. By demonstrating near-commercial purity levels domestically, American Resources advances efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains for military electronics, aerospace components, and advanced manufacturing.
3. Scale-Up and Commercialization Plans
The purified tungsten milestone will inform the buildout of the planned Marion facility, where the company aims to scale its refining capacity. Future steps include securing prepayments, supply agreements, and partnerships to meet growing customer demand for high-purity tungsten.
