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The US government has been pouring money into the development of companies specializing in separation, refining and magnet production.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Tommee Larochelle, an engineer and specialist in the development of rare earths extraction and refining processes, questions the commercial viability of the WVU project but says it could "ensure minimum supply to the defense industry."

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

The Singapore gross refining margin, used as a benchmark price reference by the Thai petroleum and energy conglomerate, has been higher than expected, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The authorities appear to be struggling to resolve problems with refining capacity and logistics.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

And when he returned home to Louisiana, he applied his knowledge of engineering to refining sugar.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson




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