Rare Earth Elements

Phosphogypsum can help America Compete Globally

How do we create a sustainable economy? By recycling more than just trash. Today, scientists are developing methods to extract Rare Earth Elements (REE) from PG stored in Florida’s gypstacks.

A New Source to Power Critical Technologies

REE’s are an essential component America needs for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, crucial defense technologies and to power smartphones.

200,000+ Tons

Estimated amount of REE’s found in Florida’s gypstacks alone.

Strengthening National Security

Gypstacks would provide an important domestic source of REE and reduce America’s reliance on foreign supplies.

It’s a Win-Win

Recycling PG and extracting REE’s is yet another alternative to stacking it. Science is continuing to move the phosphate industry toward a zero-waste future where storage of PG in gypstacks is viewed as a last resort.

Phosphate Might Be A Power Source for Electric Vehicles

Florida is home to abundant phosphate deposits, an essential nutrient needed to grow healthy crops and put food on the table for all Americans. The phosphate industry supports 13,000 direct and connected jobs in the Sunshine State and accounts for $5 billion in annual economic impact.  Today, the industry is pursuing innovative and environmentally-sensible approaches to reduce the impact of mining and manufacturing processes with the ultimate goal of zero waste. Learn more about the Florida Phosphate Council here.

Lithium-ion Batteries vs. Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

Florida is home to abundant phosphate deposits, an essential nutrient needed to grow healthy crops and put food on the table for all Americans. The phosphate industry supports 13,000 direct and connected jobs in the Sunshine State and accounts for $5 billion in annual economic impact.  Today, the industry is pursuing innovative and environmentally-sensible approaches to reduce the impact of mining and manufacturing processes with the ultimate goal of zero waste. Learn more about the Florida Phosphate Council here.