Phoenix Tailings plans rare earth processing facility in New York
What happened
Phoenix Tailings is constructing a 500,000-square-foot facility at Eastman Business Park in Rochester, New York, to process approximately 18,000 tons of rare earth materials annually. The company stated the project aims to secure the Western supply chain for rare earth metals. To support the project, Empire State Development is offering up to $3 million in performance-based tax credits through the Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program.
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Why it matters
The investment represents a major industrial project in New York State. The state is providing tax credits and incentives to attract innovative companies and support the creation of jobs in the region.
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Who's involved
- Nick MyersCo-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Tailings
- New YorkState providing tax credits and economic development assistance
- Hope KnightPresident, CEO, and Commissioner of Empire State Development
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.