INTERVIEW: Artem Volynets of ACG Electric Metals wants to roll up critical metals industry one mine at a time.

Pela Ema will be, at startup, the first mine outside Asia to produce four critical magnetic rare earths, essential for making the magnets used in EVs and wind turbines.

Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility.