30^th International ALTA Conference

Rare Earths and Uranium

The Latest Innovations, Technologies, and Strategies in the Extraction
and Processing of Rare-Earth Elements and Uranium

6 May 2026

This conference will focus on the latest metallurgical innovations and process developments in the extraction and refinement of rare-earth elements (REEs) and uranium. These critical materials are essential for a wide range of strategic applications, from clean-energy technologies to advanced electronics and national defense. The conference will highlight cutting-edge research and industrial advancements in beneficiation, hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processing, selective separation techniques, and the treatment of complex ores and tailings. Sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the strategic importance of securing domestic and diversified supply chains will also be addressed.

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

Advances in Rare-Earth-Elements (REE) Processing
Beneficiation and concentration of REE-bearing ores
Hydrometallurgical extraction methods: leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange
Separation and purification of individual REEs
Processing of unconventional and secondary sources (e.g., coal ash, mining tailings, electronic waste)
Uranium-extraction technologies
Conventional acid/alkaline-leaching and heap-leaching methods
Innovations in in situ recovery (ISR) and ore sorting
Processing of complex ores with REE-uranium associations
Waste management, effluent treatment, and radionuclide containment
Environmental and regulatory considerations
Radiation safety, permitting, and environmental compliance
Management of radioactive tailings and byproducts
ESG standards and community engagement in uranium and REE mining
Supply-chain and strategic-materials security
Geopolitical considerations in REE and uranium sourcing
Domestic and allied-nation supply-chain development
Role of metallurgical innovation in reducing dependency on critical imports
Future directions and cross-disciplinary opportunities
Integration of AI, machine learning, and automation in process optimisation
Synergies between REE and uranium extraction in polymetallic deposits
Collaboration opportunities among academia, government, and industry
Circular-economy strategies: recovery from waste streams and recycling

The deadline for priority consideration is 7 November 2025.

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge EnerTech’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Opportunities for Participation:

To submit a podium presentation, please click here.
To become a sponsor, click here.
To present a poster, click here.

For more details on the conference, please contact:
Craig Wohlers
General Manager
Cambridge EnerTech
Phone: (+1) 617-513-7576
Email: cwohlers@cambridgeenertech.com

For sponsorship information, please contact:
Sherry Johnson
Lead Business Development Manager
Cambridge EnerTech
Phone: (+1) 781-972-1359
Email: sjohnson@cambridgeenertech.com