To become Australia’s most trusted and innovative producer of rare earth metals and magnets fabricated from responsibly refined rare earth elements—empowering the global transition to clean energy, advanced technologies and sustainable manufacturing. We envision a future where Metallicum Minerals Corporation sets the benchmark for environmental stewardship, technological excellence and long‑term value creation for communities, partners and industries worldwide.
Who We Are
Metallicum Minerals Corporation is an Australian rare‑earths refining company dedicated to delivering the high‑purity materials that power modern technology and the global shift toward clean energy. Built on a foundation of scientific precision and sustainable resource management, we specialise in transforming Australia’s abundant critical mineral resources into products essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics, defence equipment and emerging industries.
As an Australian‑owned company, we take pride in contributing to national capability and global supply‑chain resilience. Our operations are driven by innovation, environmental stewardship and a deep commitment to safety and community partnership. We work collaboratively with industry leaders, researchers and local communities to build responsible, future‑ready solutions.
Rare earth metals, particularly Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium and Terbium, are essential for industrial robots, forming high-performance permanent magnets in servo motors and actuators.
Neodymium, Dysprosium and Terbium are used to create powerful, lightweight neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, which enable high torque and power density, mainly in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors and Axial Flux Motors.
Neodymium, Samarium, Dysprosium and Praseodymium, are essential components in high-strength permanent magnets used in magnetic particle inspection (MPI) tools, often referred to as "crack checkers".
Military drones rely on REEs to create high-performance permanent magnets for electric motors, actuators and guidance systems. REEs enable critical drone capabilities including, high-speed maneuvering, advanced sensors and thermal stability in motors under intense battlefield conditions.
REEs are crucial to modern military weapons, with Neodymium and Samarium driving high-strength magnets in guidance systems, radar, jet engines and Dysprosium/Terbium enabling high-temperature electronics. Over 78% of U.S. weapons programs, including F-35 fighters and missiles, depend on these materials.
At Metallicum Minerals Corporation, we are more than a fabricator of rare earth metals and magnets—we are a catalyst for technological progress, a partner in sustainable development and a proud contributor to Australia’s leadership in critical minerals.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to refine Australia’s rare earth resources with unmatched precision, sustainability, and integrity.
We are committed to:
- Advancing state‑of‑the‑art refining technologies which deliver high‑purity materials for critical sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, aerospace, defence and high‑performance electronics.
- Upholding the highest environmental and safety standards to protect land, water, biodiversity and the communities near our operations.
- Building strong, collaborative partnerships which strengthen sovereign capability and strategic independence in global critical‑minerals supply chains.
- Creating long‑term social and economic value through local job creation, skills development and responsible resource management.
Together, we power the essential materials shaping the future.
Our Values
Sustainability
We safeguard the natural environment by integrating responsible practices across exploration, processing and refining. Our decisions are guided by long‑term ecological stewardship.
Integrity
We operate transparently, ethically, and with accountability—honouring our commitments to partners, communities, employees and regulators.
Innovation
We continually pursue advancements in rare‑earth refining, driving improvements in efficiency, environmental performance and product quality.
Safety
We prioritise the well‑being of our people and communities. Safety is embedded into our culture, our processes and every operational decision we make.
Collaboration
We believe strong relationships fuel progress. We engage openly with industry partners, governments, research institutions, traditional owners and local communities.
Excellence
We strive for precision, reliability and quality at every stage of our work—setting the standard for the world’s rare earths mid-stream processing sector.
Metallicum Minerals Holdings Pty Limited (MMH) is the holding company of all the entities in the Metallicum Minerals Group of Companies (MMG).
Australian Critical Minerals Technology Corporation (ACMTC) is the Australian R&D arm of MMH. It was established in Sydney in 2026. ACMTC intends to partner with Australian universities and research organisations, both public and private, with the goal of developing new, advanced smelting and sintering technology for the improved fabrication of better metals and magnets.
Metallicum Minerals Corporation Pty Ltd is the Australian production arm of MMH. It was established in Sydney 2022. It is working towards building a platform of customers which use rare earth metals and magnets as manufacturing inputs. MMC intends to partner with Australian companies engaged in the processing of REE ore.
American Critical Minerals Technology Corporation (ACMTC) is the U.S. R&D arm of MMH. It is a Delaware Corporation, registered in 2026. ACMTC is working with American universities and research organisations, with the goal of developing new, advanced smelting and sintering technology for the improved fabrication of better metals and magnets.
