NdCycle2 Project<\/title>\n \n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n \n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\n \n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n \n <script>\n tailwind.config = {\n theme: {\n extend: {\n colors: {\n ndGreen: '#4CAF50',\n ndDark: '#2D3748',\n ndLight: '#F7FAFC',\n ndAccent: '#38A169',\n },\n fontFamily: {\n sans: ['Inter', 'sans-serif'],\n }\n }\n }\n }\n <\/script>\n <style>\n \/* Custom overrides to ensure Elementor compatibility *\/\n .nd-wrapper {\n font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: #2D3748;\n }\n .nd-wrapper h2 {\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n .nd-gradient-text {\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2D3748 0%, #4CAF50 100%);\n -webkit-background-clip: text;\n -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-transparent\">\n\n \n <div class=\"nd-wrapper w-full max-w-7xl mx-auto p-6 md:p-12 bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg border border-gray-100\">\n \n \n <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center justify-between mb-16 border-b border-gray-100 pb-8\">\n <div class=\"mb-6 md:mb-0 text-center md:text-left\">\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NdCycle2_Logo_RGB_LightBkgd_500w.png\" alt=\"NdCycle2 Logo\" class=\"h-24 mb-4 object-contain mx-auto md:mx-0\">\n <div class=\"flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center md:justify-start gap-2 mb-2\">\n <div class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-green-50 text-green-700 text-sm font-semibold border border-green-100\">\n <i class=\"fa-regular fa-calendar-check\"><\/i> 2025 - 2027\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 text-sm font-semibold border border-blue-100\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-map-location-dot\"><\/i> RIS Area Focus\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 font-medium text-center md:text-left\">Proposal No: 24964 | D2 Acceleration Scheme<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"max-w-xl text-center md:text-right\">\n <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2 nd-gradient-text\">Sustainable Nd Recovery<\/h1>\n <p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600\">Upscaling the recovery of Neodymium from secondary sources of NdFeB Magnets for a greener Europe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 mb-20\">\n <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-8 rounded-2xl border border-gray-100\">\n <div class=\"flex items-center mb-4\">\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-red-100 text-red-500 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mr-3\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-triangle-exclamation\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 m-0\">The Critical Challenge<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4\">\n Neodymium (Nd) is a critical raw material essential for the green transition. It is the key ingredient in <strong>NdFeB permanent magnets<\/strong> used in high-performance Electric Vehicle (EV) motors and wind turbine generators.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">\n However, Europe faces a significant supply risk, relying heavily on imports. Traditional recycling methods are often costly, energy-intensive, and fail to recover high-purity metals suitable for reuse in high-tech applications.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-green-50 p-8 rounded-2xl border border-green-100\">\n <div class=\"flex items-center mb-4\">\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-green-100 text-green-600 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mr-3\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 m-0\">The NdCycle2 Solution<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">\n NdCycle2 introduces a breakthrough technology developed by <strong>Proses Makina<\/strong>. We move beyond simple recycling to <strong>strategic recovery<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700\">\n Our approach combines advanced physical separation with targeted chemical treatment. This allows us to extract Neodymium with <strong>99% purity<\/strong> from end-of-life magnets, creating a closed-loop supply chain right here in Europe.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-20\">\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-6 relative pl-4 border-l-4 border-green-500\">Project Objectives & Scope<\/h2>\n <div class=\"prose max-w-none text-gray-600\">\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-lg leading-relaxed\">\n <strong>NdCycle2<\/strong> aims to revolutionize the Rare Earth Elements (REE) sector by upscaling the recovery of Neodymium (Nd) from end-of-life NdFeB magnets. The project is strategically positioned within the EIT RawMaterials portfolio to address the \"D2 Acceleration\" segment, focusing on scaling up innovative technologies in the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) area.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-lg leading-relaxed\">\n The core objective is to demonstrate that secondary sources can be a viable, sustainable, and economically profitable alternative to mining. By securing feedstock directly from magnet producers and recyclers within the RIS region, NdCycle2 minimizes logistics costs and carbon footprint while maximizing local economic value.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-20\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-10\">\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900\">The Technology Process<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 mt-2\">A two-stage approach ensuring maximum efficiency and purity.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4 items-stretch\">\n \n <div class=\"bg-white border border-gray-200 p-6 rounded-xl flex flex-col items-center text-center shadow-sm\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl text-gray-300 mb-4 font-bold\">01<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Physical Separation<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500\">Preprocessing end-of-life magnets to separate coatings and impurities, ensuring a clean input material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"hidden md:flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right text-gray-300 text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-white border border-gray-200 p-6 rounded-xl flex flex-col items-center text-center shadow-sm\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl text-gray-300 mb-4 font-bold\">02<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Chemical Treatment<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500\">Advanced hydrometallurgical processing to selectively dissolve and precipitate Neodymium.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"hidden md:flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right text-gray-300 text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-green-500 to-green-600 text-white p-6 rounded-xl flex flex-col items-center text-center shadow-lg\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl text-green-200 mb-4 font-bold\">03<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-white mb-2\">99% Pure Nd Metal<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-green-100\">Recovery of high-purity metal ready for validation and re-introduction into the manufacturing cycle.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-20 bg-gray-50 rounded-2xl p-8 border border-gray-100\">\n <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-8 text-center\">Impact Assessment<\/h3>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8\">\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-green-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-green-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-earth-europe\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">EU Supply Security<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">Targeting to contribute at least <strong>10%<\/strong> to the total EU demand for Neodymium, reducing reliance on external markets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-blue-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-blue-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-line\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">Economic Growth<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">Projected cumulative revenues of <strong>\u20ac16 million<\/strong> within 6 years, driving growth in the RIS area.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-orange-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-orange-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-industry\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">Industrial Scalability<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">From a 10tn\/year pilot to a large-scale unit treating <strong>300-500 tons\/year<\/strong> of EoL magnets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-purple-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-purple-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-coins\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">Cost Efficiency<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">Achieving a <strong>30% lower cost<\/strong> process compared to current benchmarking technologies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"bg-gray-900 rounded-3xl p-8 md:p-12 mb-20 text-white shadow-2xl\">\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-8 text-center divide-y md:divide-y-0 md:divide-x divide-gray-700\">\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-green-400 mb-2\">45%<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Less CO2 Emissions<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Compared to traditional mining<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-blue-400 mb-2\">99%<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Purity Achieved<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">High quality Nd metal recovery<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-purple-400 mb-2\">30%<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Lower Cost<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Vs. benchmarking technologies<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-orange-400 mb-2\">\u20ac16M<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Proj. Revenue<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Cumulative over 6 years<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-12\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-4\">The Consortium<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500\">A strategic partnership bridging innovation and industry.<\/p>\n <div class=\"h-1 w-20 bg-green-500 mx-auto rounded-full mt-4\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6\">\n \n <div class=\"group bg-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border border-gray-100 text-center relative overflow-hidden flex flex-col items-center h-full\">\n <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-1 bg-green-500\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"h-24 w-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4 p-2\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Proses-Makina.png\" alt=\"Proses Makina Logo\" class=\"max-h-full max-w-full object-contain group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-300\">\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2\">Proses Makina<\/h3>\n <span class=\"inline-block bg-green-100 text-green-800 text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded mb-3 font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide\">Lead Partner<\/span>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-xs leading-relaxed\">Driving the technology development, R&D, and pilot production facilities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"group bg-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border border-gray-100 text-center relative overflow-hidden flex flex-col items-center h-full\">\n <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-1 bg-blue-500\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"h-24 w-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4 p-2\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Magneti-Ljubljana-d.d.jpg\" alt=\"Magneti Ljubljana Logo\" class=\"max-h-full max-w-full object-contain 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n \n \n NdCycle2 Project<\/title>\n \n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n \n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\n \n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n \n <script>\n tailwind.config = {\n theme: {\n extend: {\n colors: {\n ndGreen: '#4CAF50',\n ndDark: '#2D3748',\n ndLight: '#F7FAFC',\n ndAccent: '#38A169',\n },\n fontFamily: {\n sans: ['Inter', 'sans-serif'],\n }\n }\n }\n }\n <\/script>\n <style>\n \/* Custom overrides to ensure Elementor compatibility *\/\n .nd-wrapper {\n font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: #2D3748;\n }\n .nd-wrapper h2 {\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n .nd-gradient-text {\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2D3748 0%, #4CAF50 100%);\n -webkit-background-clip: text;\n -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-transparent\">\n\n \n <div class=\"nd-wrapper w-full max-w-7xl mx-auto p-6 md:p-12 bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg border border-gray-100\">\n \n \n <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center justify-between mb-16 border-b border-gray-100 pb-8\">\n <div class=\"mb-6 md:mb-0 text-center md:text-left\">\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NdCycle2_Logo_RGB_LightBkgd_500w.png\" alt=\"NdCycle2 Logo\" class=\"h-24 mb-4 object-contain mx-auto md:mx-0\">\n <div class=\"flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center md:justify-start gap-2 mb-2\">\n <div class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-green-50 text-green-700 text-sm font-semibold border border-green-100\">\n <i class=\"fa-regular fa-calendar-check\"><\/i> 2025 - 2027\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 text-sm font-semibold border border-blue-100\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-map-location-dot\"><\/i> RIS Area Focus\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 font-medium text-center md:text-left\">Proposal No: 24964 | D2 Acceleration Scheme<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"max-w-xl text-center md:text-right\">\n <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2 nd-gradient-text\">Sustainable Nd Recovery<\/h1>\n <p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600\">Upscaling the recovery of Neodymium from secondary sources of NdFeB Magnets for a greener Europe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 mb-20\">\n <div class=\"bg-gray-50 p-8 rounded-2xl border border-gray-100\">\n <div class=\"flex items-center mb-4\">\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-red-100 text-red-500 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mr-3\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-triangle-exclamation\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 m-0\">The Critical Challenge<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4\">\n Neodymium (Nd) is a critical raw material essential for the green transition. It is the key ingredient in <strong>NdFeB permanent magnets<\/strong> used in high-performance Electric Vehicle (EV) motors and wind turbine generators.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600\">\n However, Europe faces a significant supply risk, relying heavily on imports. Traditional recycling methods are often costly, energy-intensive, and fail to recover high-purity metals suitable for reuse in high-tech applications.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-green-50 p-8 rounded-2xl border border-green-100\">\n <div class=\"flex items-center mb-4\">\n <div class=\"w-10 h-10 bg-green-100 text-green-600 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mr-3\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 m-0\">The NdCycle2 Solution<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">\n NdCycle2 introduces a breakthrough technology developed by <strong>Proses Makina<\/strong>. We move beyond simple recycling to <strong>strategic recovery<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-700\">\n Our approach combines advanced physical separation with targeted chemical treatment. This allows us to extract Neodymium with <strong>99% purity<\/strong> from end-of-life magnets, creating a closed-loop supply chain right here in Europe.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-20\">\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-6 relative pl-4 border-l-4 border-green-500\">Project Objectives & Scope<\/h2>\n <div class=\"prose max-w-none text-gray-600\">\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-lg leading-relaxed\">\n <strong>NdCycle2<\/strong> aims to revolutionize the Rare Earth Elements (REE) sector by upscaling the recovery of Neodymium (Nd) from end-of-life NdFeB magnets. The project is strategically positioned within the EIT RawMaterials portfolio to address the \"D2 Acceleration\" segment, focusing on scaling up innovative technologies in the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) area.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"mb-4 text-lg leading-relaxed\">\n The core objective is to demonstrate that secondary sources can be a viable, sustainable, and economically profitable alternative to mining. By securing feedstock directly from magnet producers and recyclers within the RIS region, NdCycle2 minimizes logistics costs and carbon footprint while maximizing local economic value.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-20\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-10\">\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900\">The Technology Process<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 mt-2\">A two-stage approach ensuring maximum efficiency and purity.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4 items-stretch\">\n \n <div class=\"bg-white border border-gray-200 p-6 rounded-xl flex flex-col items-center text-center shadow-sm\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl text-gray-300 mb-4 font-bold\">01<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Physical Separation<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500\">Preprocessing end-of-life magnets to separate coatings and impurities, ensuring a clean input material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"hidden md:flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right text-gray-300 text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-white border border-gray-200 p-6 rounded-xl flex flex-col items-center text-center shadow-sm\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl text-gray-300 mb-4 font-bold\">02<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Chemical Treatment<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500\">Advanced hydrometallurgical processing to selectively dissolve and precipitate Neodymium.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"hidden md:flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right text-gray-300 text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-green-500 to-green-600 text-white p-6 rounded-xl flex flex-col items-center text-center shadow-lg\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl text-green-200 mb-4 font-bold\">03<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-white mb-2\">99% Pure Nd Metal<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-green-100\">Recovery of high-purity metal ready for validation and re-introduction into the manufacturing cycle.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-20 bg-gray-50 rounded-2xl p-8 border border-gray-100\">\n <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-8 text-center\">Impact Assessment<\/h3>\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8\">\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-green-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-green-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-earth-europe\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">EU Supply Security<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">Targeting to contribute at least <strong>10%<\/strong> to the total EU demand for Neodymium, reducing reliance on external markets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-blue-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-blue-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-line\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">Economic Growth<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">Projected cumulative revenues of <strong>\u20ac16 million<\/strong> within 6 years, driving growth in the RIS area.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-orange-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-orange-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-industry\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">Industrial Scalability<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">From a 10tn\/year pilot to a large-scale unit treating <strong>300-500 tons\/year<\/strong> of EoL magnets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"flex gap-4\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-12 h-12 bg-purple-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-purple-600\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-coins\"><\/i><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800\">Cost Efficiency<\/h4>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1\">Achieving a <strong>30% lower cost<\/strong> process compared to current benchmarking technologies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"bg-gray-900 rounded-3xl p-8 md:p-12 mb-20 text-white shadow-2xl\">\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-8 text-center divide-y md:divide-y-0 md:divide-x divide-gray-700\">\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-green-400 mb-2\">45%<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Less CO2 Emissions<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Compared to traditional mining<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-blue-400 mb-2\">99%<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Purity Achieved<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">High quality Nd metal recovery<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-purple-400 mb-2\">30%<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Lower Cost<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Vs. benchmarking technologies<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"px-4 py-2\">\n <div class=\"text-4xl font-bold text-orange-400 mb-2\">\u20ac16M<\/div>\n <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-400 uppercase tracking-wider font-semibold\">Proj. Revenue<\/div>\n <p class=\"text-xs text-gray-500 mt-2\">Cumulative over 6 years<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"mb-12\">\n <div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-4\">The Consortium<\/h2>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500\">A strategic partnership bridging innovation and industry.<\/p>\n <div class=\"h-1 w-20 bg-green-500 mx-auto rounded-full mt-4\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6\">\n \n <div class=\"group bg-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border border-gray-100 text-center relative overflow-hidden flex flex-col items-center h-full\">\n <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-1 bg-green-500\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"h-24 w-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4 p-2\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Proses-Makina.png\" alt=\"Proses Makina Logo\" class=\"max-h-full max-w-full object-contain group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-300\">\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2\">Proses Makina<\/h3>\n <span class=\"inline-block bg-green-100 text-green-800 text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded mb-3 font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide\">Lead Partner<\/span>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-xs leading-relaxed\">Driving the technology development, R&D, and pilot production facilities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"group bg-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border border-gray-100 text-center relative overflow-hidden flex flex-col items-center h-full\">\n <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-1 bg-blue-500\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"h-24 w-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4 p-2\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Magneti-Ljubljana-d.d.jpg\" alt=\"Magneti Ljubljana Logo\" class=\"max-h-full max-w-full object-contain group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-300\">\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2\">Magneti Ljubljana<\/h3>\n <span class=\"inline-block bg-blue-100 text-blue-800 text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded mb-3 font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide\">Validation<\/span>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-xs leading-relaxed\">Testing the quality of recovered Nd metal to ensure market specifications.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"group bg-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border border-gray-100 text-center relative overflow-hidden flex flex-col items-center h-full\">\n <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-1 bg-purple-500\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"h-24 w-full flex items-center justify-center mb-4 p-2\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/National-Institute-of-Chemistry-of-Slovenia.png\" alt=\"National Institute of Chemistry Logo\" class=\"max-h-full max-w-full 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max-w-full object-contain group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-300\">\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2\">SENC<\/h3>\n <span class=\"inline-block bg-orange-100 text-orange-800 text-xs px-2 py-1 rounded mb-3 font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide\">Project Partner<\/span>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-xs leading-relaxed\">Offering strategic industrial support and expertise for project implementation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div class=\"text-center border-t border-gray-100 pt-8\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ndcycle.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/raw-1.png\" alt=\"Co-funded by EIT RawMaterials\" class=\"h-16 mx-auto object-contain\">\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NdCycle2 Project 2025 – 2027 RIS Area Focus Proposal No: 24964 | D2 Acceleration Scheme Sustainable Nd Recovery Upscaling the recovery of Neodymium from secondary sources of NdFeB Magnets for a greener Europe. The Critical Challenge Neodymium (Nd) is a critical raw material essential for the green transition. 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