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Critical Metals unlocks in Qaqortoq the first rare earths pilot plant in Greenland with 45 million tons at Tanbreez, and the United States finally breaks the Chinese processing monopoly.

Written by Douglas Avila
Published on 12/05/2026 at 11:32
Updated on 12/05/2026 at 11:33
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Critical Metals controls 92.5% of the Tanbreez project, operates a pilot plant in Qaqortoq starting May 2026, and targets first concentrate export in 2029. China currently holds about 70% of the world’s rare earth refining.

The Tanbreez project, in Greenland, at the southern tip of the world’s largest island, has received the green light to begin pilot plant operations.

Indeed, the information was disclosed by Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq CRML), which controls 92.5% of the venture.

According to the official release, the Qaqortoq plant will begin operations in May 2026. The work follows a turn-key contract that includes engineering, licensing, logistics, construction, and commissioning.

According to the bulletin, the facility was designed specifically for the Arctic climate. Critical Metals also purchased a residence in Qaqortoq to serve as a local office and operational base.

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Digital entrepreneur with 16+ years in tech, now 100% focused on AI. CAIO (Chief AI Officer) based in São Paulo, focused on revenue. Bachelor's in Internet Systems from Senac. At Click Petróleo e Gás, I write about technology and innovation applied to Brazil's strategic economic sectors: energy, industry, maritime transport, automotive, science, and engineering

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