is projected to triple<\/a>, making this work increasingly urgent.\u201d<\/p>\nThe announcements come amid accelerating global alignment on critical materials security. The EU\u2019s Critical Raw Materials Act sets a 2030 target to limit reliance on any single third country to 65% of supply; while US-led partnerships are advancing regional processing, \u201cfriend-shored\u201d supply chains and more resilient allied industrial bases.<\/p>
\nAt the same time, South Korea is advancing a national strategy to reduce import dependence and scale recycling of key materials\u2014including rare earths\u2014through new infrastructure and a strengthened resource security framework. The strategic initiative with Daeheung M&T directly supports this effort, marking a first-of-its-kind deployment of rare earth magnet recycling capabilities in the country. The partnership will enable the domestic sourcing, aggregation and processing of end-of-life magnet materials\u2014building the logistics and feedstock systems needed to support local refining, an area where South Korea has historically relied on external markets.<\/p>
\n\u201cSouth Korea has long been a leader in advanced manufacturing, but like many nations, it has depended on external supply chains for critical materials,\u201d said Jaehyun Han, Chairman and CEO of Daeheung M&T. \u201cBy partnering with Paladin, we are introducing a capability proven through US operations into the Korean market\u2014one that enables domestic recovery and refining of rare earth materials while reducing reliance on imports.\u201d<\/p>
\nDaeheung M&T, a 30-year leader in hydrometallurgical processing of precious metal-bearing materials, will work alongside Paladin and CMR to deploy rare earth recycling capabilities into its existing operations, including Paladin and CMR's proprietary processing technology, technical training, and the development of localized facilities and equipment to support rare earth magnet recovery and recycling at scale.<\/p>
\nBeyond initial deployment, the companies will explore commercialization pathways for recovered materials\u2014including processing, refining and distribution within South Korea and into broader allied markets\u2014while collaborating on regulatory engagement, permitting and industry partnerships.<\/p>
\nIn parallel, Paladin is expanding its European footprint in Helmond, Netherlands, which will serve as a strategic hub for recovering and processing critical materials within the European market, supporting both commercial and defense-aligned supply chains across the region.<\/p>
\n\u201cCircular supply chains are a global strategic imperative,\u201d said Brian Diesselhorst, Chief Executive Officer at Paladin Envirotech. \u201cWhat we are building is an integrated system that keeps high-value materials within allied economies, reduces dependency on adversarial supply chains, and provides a secure, auditable pathway from end-of-life assets back into manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe expansion into South Korea and the Netherlands reflects a broader strategy to establish distributed recovery and processing hubs across the United States and allied nations, aligned with growing demand from hyperscalers, manufacturers and defense contractors seeking secure, closed-loop supply chains at the behest of government and policy initiatives.<\/p>
\nABOUT PALADIN ENVIROTECH<\/b><\/p>
\nFounded in 2025, Paladin EnviroTech is a secure technology lifecycle management company helping organizations retire end-of-life technology safely, compliantly, and at scale. The company provides IT asset disposition (ITAD), certified data destruction, asset recovery, and electronics recycling services through a single end-to-end platform. Serving hyperscalers, government agencies, and enterprise customers across North America,Europe, and Asia, Paladin protects sensitive data, maximizes asset value, and advances circular-economy objectives through responsible technology management.<\/p>
\nWorking with joint venture partner Critical Materials Recycling (CMR), Paladin is working to strengthen global critical-material supply chains through the recovery of rare earth elements and strategic materials from end-of-life electronics and manufacturing waste. Through CMR's exclusive and patented Advanced Dissolution Recycling (ADR) technology, the partnership provides a scalable and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional mining. Together, the organizations help keep valuable materials in circulation, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and support U.S. and allied manufacturing, energy, defense, and technology sectors.<\/p>
\nABOUT DAEHEUNG<\/b><\/p>
\nDaeheung is a South Korea\u2013based metals recycling and smelting company specializing in the recovery and refining of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from electronic scrap, industrial waste, spent catalysts, and waste solutions. The company operates advanced processing and analytical facilities, including automated crushing, wet recovery, electrolytic refining, and fire\u2011assay laboratories, serving customers across the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and petrochemical industries with an emphasis on environmentally responsible resource recovery.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>
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