Rare Earth Element (REE) Flotation | CustoFloat® | Arkema Specialty Surfactants

Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential materials used in technologies ranging from electric vehicles and rechargeable batteries to permanent magnets, electronics, catalysts, and other advanced applications. As demand grows, producers are developing increasingly complex deposits that require highly selective mineral processing technologies.

Arkema's CustoFloat® flotation technology helps rare earth mineral producers improve flotation performance and address the separation challenges associated with complex REE ores.

Arkema's Rare Earth Flotation Solutions

Arkema develops customized rare earth flotation programs using CustoFloat® collectors tailored to the specific mineralogy and processing requirements of each deposit.

Our capabilities include:

CustoFloat^®collectors
Customized collector programs
Collector/depressant packages
Laboratory and metallurgical testing
Flowsheet development
Process consultation
Ongoing flotation optimization

By evaluating ore mineralogy, reagent interactions, and process conditions, Arkema's metallurgical experts can develop customized flotation strategies designed to improve rare earth mineral recovery and separation while optimizing collector use.

Optimize Rare Earth Recovery

Rare earth deposits can vary significantly in mineralogy and processing requirements. Arkema works with producers to develop tailored flotation solutions that can help:

Advance rare earth mineral recovery
Improve flotation selectivity
Optimize collector use
Improve gangue rejection
Address complex mineral associations
Improve overall beneficiation performance
Support the development of emerging rare earth resources

Why Choose Arkema?

The diversity and complexity of rare earth ores make specialized flotation expertise particularly important.

Arkema combines CustoFloat^® collector technology with metallurgical laboratory capabilities, customized reagent development, flowsheet design, and technical support to develop solutions for individual rare earth deposits.

From initial ore evaluation through reagent development and process optimization, our experts work closely with customers to advance recovery, optimize collector use, and support the continued growth of rare earth mineral production.

Partner with Arkema

Whether you're developing a new rare earth resource, evaluating a complex ore body, or improving an existing flotation process, Arkema's mineral processing experts are ready to help.

Send us your rare earth ore and let our metallurgical experts develop a customized flotation reagent program and beneficiation flowsheet designed to improve selectivity, grade, recovery, and overall processing performance.

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