RareTerra Analysis
What is RareTerra?
Biotechnology for sustainable rare earth production
Location
Berkeley, United States
Employees
1-10
Founded
2023
Product Features & Capabilities
- Microbial rare earth recovery technology
- Bio-selective recovery processes
- Modular refining units co-located with manufacturers
- Feedstock-flexible solutions for low-grade ores and waste
Use Cases
Recover rare earth elements from e-waste; Process mine tailings for valuable minerals; Extract lanthanides from low-grade ores; Provide sustainable supply for electric vehicle manufacturing; Support clean energy technologies with recycled materials
Other Considerations
Raised over $300M in funding; Partnerships with UC Berkeley for R&D; Team includes experts with extensive backgrounds in biotechnology and microbiology; Recognized for pioneering work in rare earth biochemistry
