Case Western Reserve University to lead U.S. Department of Energy project to enhance domestic production of rare-earth elements critical to energy, defense industries

Case Western Reserve University to lead U.S. Department of Energy project to enhance domestic production of rare-earth elements critical to energy, defense industries Hero Type Image Cory Shaffer Fri, 08/28/2026 - 09:17 CWRU team will apply its patented electrochemistry process for the first time to extract ‘heavy’ rare-earth metals Science + Tech Editorial Staff August 28, 2026 Case Western Reserve University will lead a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) project aimed at advancing the United States’ ability to produce key rare-earth metals used in magnets that help power everything from militar