Solvay and Viridis enter agreement for rare-earth materials supply

Solvay has signed a Letter of Intent with Viridis Mining & Minerals to secure a strategic supply of rare earth materials by 2028, aiming to strengthen and diversify critical-material supply chains; both parties will now work toward a definitive sourcing agreement.

What specific rare earths and sustainability commitments would you want prioritized in the final deal, and how might this influence downstream sectors like EVs, wind turbines, and electronics?