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Technology as an enabler for Western critical minerals refining: Interview with Nth Cycle’s Megan O’Connor

Name: Technology as an enabler for Western critical minerals refining: Interview with Nth Cycle’s Megan O’Connor
Uploaded: 2026-06-09 00:00
Duration: 26 min 11 s
Description: Nth Cycle CEO Megan O’Connor discusses scaling critical minerals refining and recycling in the US. Covering rare earths, battery materials and new technology, the discussion explores domestic supply chains, costs and reducing reliance on China.

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Megan O'Connor, co-founder and CEO, Nth Cycle; Matthew Bird, Senior Editor, Benchmark

Matthew Bird speaks with Megan O’Connor, CEO of Nth Cycle, about critical minerals refining technology and its role in enabling domestic supply chains. The conversation covers rare earths, recycling, partnerships and policy, focusing on how innovation can overcome cost, permitting and chemical dependency challenges in the US and other Western markets.