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Solvay Strengthens U.S. Supply Chains Amid Rare Earth Crisis

11/13/2025

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Solvay announced new partnerships to strengthen U.S. supply chains.
The move follows Europe’s struggle to compete with China in rare earth materials.
Solvay will ship processed rare earths from its La Rochelle facility to Noveon Magnetics in the United States.
Solvay partnered with Less Common Metals in Britain to ensure a stable supply.
Europe’s limited mining means Solvay sources minerals from Australia and recycles materials to extract rare earth residues.

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Solvay announced new partnerships to strengthen U.S. supply chains.
The move follows Europe’s struggle to compete with China in rare earth materials.
Solvay will ship processed rare earths from its La Rochelle facility to Noveon Magnetics in the United States.
Solvay partnered with Less Common Metals in Britain to ensure a stable supply.
Europe’s limited mining means Solvay sources minerals from Australia and recycles materials to extract rare earth residues.