Cyclic Materials Announces $25M Investment to Establish Rare Earth Recycling Centre in Kingston, Ontario

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According to an official announcement from Cyclic Materials, the Canada-based advanced recycling firm plans to invest USD $25 million to establish North America’s first Centre of Excellence for rare earth recycling in Kingston, Ontario.

The facility, covering approximately 140,000 square feet, will serve as both a commercial processing centre and a research hub. As reported by the company, it will create 45 skilled jobs and support the development of a circular supply chain for critical rare earth elements (REEs), which are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics.

According to Cyclic Materials’ official website, the Kingston site will house the company’s first full-scale “Hub” processing unit, applying its proprietary REEPureSM technology to recycle up to 500 tonnes of magnet-rich feedstock per year. The result will be recycled Mixed Rare Earth Oxide (rMREO), which contains key elements such as Neodymium, Praseodymium, Terbium, and Dysprosium.

The feedstock will reportedly be sourced from Cyclic’s Arizona “Spoke” facility and various partner networks. Commercial operations are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

It is also noted that the Centre will include an advanced R&D lab and a demonstration-scale “mini-Spoke” line, aimed at optimizing recycling processes and accelerating the development of next-generation technologies across the rare earth value chain.

Cyclic’s CEO Ahmad Ghahreman emphasized the strategic significance of this project, stating that the Kingston site represents a cornerstone in the company’s vision for a domestic, circular solution to rare earth supply challenges. “Kingston is where Cyclic began—and now it’s where we’re anchoring our commercial future,” he said.

According to Cyclic Materials, fewer than 1% of rare earth elements are currently recycled, and global supply remains heavily concentrated. Cyclic claims its technologies—MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠—offer a low-impact alternative to mining and contribute to the secure domestic sourcing of critical materials.

The project has received support from local institutions such as Queen’s University and Kingston Process Metallurgy, as well as federal programs including the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD), Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), and the National Research Council’s IRAP.

Shelley Hirstwood, Director of Business Development at the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, was quoted as saying the investment not only brings high-quality jobs but also highlights Kingston’s growing cleantech ecosystem.

The Kingston initiative is part of Cyclic Materials’ broader plan to expand its rare earth recycling network across North America and Europe.

Source: Cyclic Materials