Critical Metals Models $1.85B Romanian Rare Earths Refinery
Critical Metals has published a feasibility study for its proposed $1.85 billion Romanian rare earths refinery, projecting a $4.5 billion net present value and 55% internal rate of return. The plant aims to process 100,000 tonnes of feedstock per year, producing high-purity rare earths and significant silica byproducts to support Western supply chains.
According to Engineering News, the facility is designed to process 100,000 tonnes of eudialyte concentrate annually, yielding roughly 27,943 tonnes of rare earth products and 25,670 tonnes of high-purity silica, a byproduct that could generate up to $600 million in annual revenue alone.
Source: Engineering NewsCritical Metals Corporation has released a feasibility study for a proposed 50:50 joint venture refinery in Romania, projecting a capital expenditure of $1.85 billion and a net present value of $4.5 billion.
Source: Mining Weekly
