Rare Earth Metallization
American Metallothermic Corp brings production-proven calciothermic reduction expertise to close the critical gap in the U.S. rare earth supply chain.
The Challenge
The United States depends on foreign sources — primarily China — for over 90% of its rare earth processing and permanent magnet production. These materials are essential to defense systems, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced electronics.
In response, the U.S. government has committed billions to rebuilding domestic capability. But current timelines for electrolysis-based production facilities extend to 2028–2029 — while demand is immediate and growing.
The missing piece is midstream metallization: the step between separated rare earth compounds and usable metal. This is the capability gap that must be closed — and closed quickly.
90%+
China's share of global rare earth processing
2028–29
Earliest electrolysis facility timelines
4–6 mo
AMC's timeline to operational production
What We Do
AMC specializes in calciothermic reduction of rare earth fluorides — a proven metallization process with decades of U.S. industrial heritage. Our operational expertise enables the production of high-purity Nd-Fe alloy, the direct input for permanent magnet manufacturing.
This is not a theoretical capability. Our team has approximately eight years of production-scale experience with demonstrated results.
97%+
Recovery Yield
Production-demonstrated recovery rates that exceed industry benchmarks.
4–6 mo
Deployment Timeline
Operational production from existing or new infrastructure in months, not years.
<$2M
Capital Requirement
A fraction of the cost of electrolysis facility buildout.
99.6%+
Alloy Purity
Nd-Fe alloy output feeds directly into sintered magnet manufacturing.
The Approach
Electrolysis and metallothermic reduction are both established paths to rare earth metal production. Each serves different points on the speed-scale-capital curve. For the current U.S. strategic situation — where speed and capital efficiency are paramount — metallothermic reduction offers decisive advantages.
AMC's process is not a replacement for electrolysis. It is the bridge that delivers production capability now, while large-scale facilities are still years from commissioning.
| Metallothermic | Electrolysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Cost | $500K – $2M | $10M – $50M+ |
| Time to Production | 4 – 6 months | 2 – 4 years |
| Feedstock | Fluoride (NdF₃) | Oxide in fluoride bath |
| Operation Mode | Batch (flexible) | Continuous |
| Scalability | Incremental | Higher ceiling at scale |
| Output | Nd-Fe alloy (direct magnet input) | Pure Nd metal |
Partnership
AMC's value proposition is acceleration. We bring midstream metallization expertise to organizations that have the upstream supply, downstream demand, or infrastructure to scale domestic production.
GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE
Technology transfer and implementation support for government-owned facilities. Leveraging existing infrastructure, workforce, and security clearances to stand up production capability rapidly.
COMMERCIAL PRODUCERS
Process expertise and deployment support for commercial rare earth companies seeking to add or accelerate metallization capacity as they scale.
RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
Collaboration with national laboratories and research organizations on fluoride feedstock integration and process validation.
Leadership
AMC's leadership combines deep metallurgical expertise with business execution capability.
MICHAEL RYAN
President
Former Division Chief, U.S. Department of Defense Metals Processing Division, with leadership roles across DoD arsenals and private sector manufacturers including aerospace and technical alloy production. Deep expertise in high-purity melting, vacuum induction processing, powder metallurgy, and rare earth metallization. Approximately eight years of direct operational experience with calciothermic reduction at full production scale.
JEREMY RYAN
Vice President
Engineer and executive with over 15 years of experience across hardware, software, and advanced manufacturing. Former VP of Engineering and founder of a technology company valued at $100M. Background spanning product development, process optimization, and operational scaling. Proven track record building lean, high-performance organizations from the ground up.
Contact
AMC is actively exploring partnerships with government agencies, commercial producers, and research institutions working to rebuild domestic rare earth capability.