- The plant aims to produce 2,000 tonnes of Nd/Pr oxides and 50 tonnes of Dy/Tb oxides annually.
- Feasibility studies are being conducted by Carester, SENET, and Prozap.
- The site is located in a Polish Special Economic Zone with excellent infrastructure.
- Mkango's Songwe Hill project in Malawi will supply purified mixed rare earth carbonate.
Project Overview
Mkango Resources Ltd. and Grupa Azoty Zakłady Azotowe Pulawy S.A. are collaborating to develop a rare earth separation plant in Poland. The plant will be located adjacent to Grupa Azoty Pulawy’s fertilizer and chemicals complex, benefiting from existing infrastructure and utilities.
Production Goals
The plant aims to produce approximately 2,000 tonnes per year of neodymium and praseodymium oxides, along with 50 tonnes per year of dysprosium and terbium oxides. It will also produce lanthanum cerium carbonate, with marketing and processing options being evaluated.
Feasibility Studies
Extensive scoping studies and due diligence have been completed, with further feasibility studies being conducted by Carester, SENET, and Prozap. The plant will use proven technology and benefit from local expertise and infrastructure.
Supply Chain Integration
The plant's development will be supported by sustainably sourced, purified mixed rare earth carbonate from Mkango’s Songwe Hill project in Malawi. Mkango is also evaluating the potential to process third-party feeds.
Strategic Importance
Located in a Polish Special Economic Zone, the plant will enhance Europe's security of supply for rare earths, crucial for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and other green technologies. The project aligns with European initiatives to create more robust and diversified supply chains.
Environmental and Social Benefits
The plant is expected to bring significant benefits to Poland and the EU, including job creation and potential downstream developments. Mkango aims to maximize renewable energy use and minimize the carbon impact of the project, supporting the green transition.
