Governor Mike Braun (Photo provided)
Posted By: The Reporter January 23, 2026
Submitted by Office of Gov. Mike Braun
Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Commerce David Adams visited ReElement Technologies’ pilot facility in Noblesville on Thursday, Jan. 22.
ReElement is a leader in recycling and refining critical minerals, including rare earth elements, supporting President Trump’s mission of ending America’s dependence on China for critical earth minerals.
“Indiana’s economy is growing, and the most critical industries are choosing the Hoosier State to innovate and grow,” Gov. Braun said. “Rare earth elements and critical minerals are extremely important to modern manufacturing, and ReElement is taking a leading role in America’s mission to build our own rare earth supply chain free from dependency on China. We’re proud they are innovating right here in Indiana.”
The large majority of the current supply of rare earth elements is sourced from China, and these critical minerals are necessary for advanced manufacturing, modern consumer technology, and defense. ReElement processes elements like lithium, germanium, gadolinium, antimony, and yttrium for reuse from recycled materials. The company acquired Purdue University’s materials purification plant in 2021 and continues to collaborate with the university.
