Who's behind Iowa's new critical mineral "urban mining" operation?
From The Iowa Business Podcast · 34:56
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Critical minerals are in high demand for US-based manufacturing, but access has become a pressing concern. Can a new Iowa startup solve the problem for the country? Daniel Bina, CEO of Critical Materials Recycling explains how their partnership with Iowa State University will commercialize what is known as "urban mining." 💡 Listen on your favorite app: https://iowapodcast.com/critical-materials-recycling-iowa 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq ⚖️ Reach out to Denton's Davis Brown https://dentons.com/davisbrown Presently, companies send spent electronics and unusable technology overseas for labor-intensive processing. It's expensive and inefficient. Bina however, says their urban mining approach can extract valuable materials and minerals right here in Iowa. Does that mean Iowa is the center of a new, and quite literal, gold rush? He's banking on it. Chapters: 00:43 - Introducing Dan Bina and Critical Material Recycling 02:25 - The Geopolitical Landscape of Rare Earths 04:11 - Recycling as a Solution to Mineral Shortages 10:40 - Challenges and Innovations in Recycling 16:10 - Strategic Positioning and Local Resources 18:13 - Exclusive Technology Licensing 19:03 - Global Sourcing and Scaling Up 20:32 - Collaborations with Major Companies 22:23 - Global Recycling and Rare Earth Independence 27:44 - Innovative Recycling Technologies 31:06 - Economic and Business Opportunities 33:51 - Conclusion and Contact Information
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