critical minerals

Aug 20, 2025

Mining company partners with Virginia Tech on rare earths plant

Aclara plans to invest $10 million on rare earths separation pilot plant at Virginia Tech to boost U.S. supply chain

Mar 11, 2024

Critical minerals co. reactivates Petersburg operation

Petersburg-based Atlantic Strategic Minerals will invest more than $50 million to restore and reopen a mining operation in Dinwiddie County and a concentrator plant and mineral separation plant in Sussex County, producing critical minerals that are used in various supply chains, the governor’s office announced Monday. The project is expected to create 71 jobs at […]

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Mining company partners with Virginia Tech on rare earths plant

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