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Alta Resource Technologies refines rare earths using proteins

Original: 10 Start-Ups to Watch 2026: Alta Resource Technologies refines rare earths using proteins

Alta Resource Technologies has been named among the 10 Start-Ups to Watch in 2026, recognised for a process that refines rare earth elements using proteins rather than conventional chemical methods. The approach could offer a cleaner, more sustainable way to extract critical minerals needed for electronics, batteries and clean energy technologies, drawing attention from the chemistry and mining sectors.

Why now: Rare earth supply chains and cleaner extraction methods are a major industry concern, making the start-up's novel protein-based technology noteworthy.

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