S1 E31 - Nitin Gupta: Attero Is Revolutionizing Recycling of REEs & Critical Minerals

Highlights

• Attero is a leading player in critical minerals recycling.
• The company has over 46 granted global patents.
• Attero recycles a wide range of electronic waste.
• Their recovery rates are significantly higher than global averages.
• China controls over 90% of the rare earth supply chain.
• Attero's technology allows for efficient urban mining.
• The company is looking to expand operations in the US and Europe.
• Carbon credits are a sustainability metric, not a financial focus.
• Attero plans to go public within 12 to 24 months.
• The future of recycling rare earths looks promising, with projections of over 50% by 2030.

Summary

In this episode of the Rare Earth Exchanges podcast, host Dustin Olsen and co-host Daniel interview Nitin Gupta, co-founder of Attero, a leading technology player in the critical minerals recycling space. Nitin shares his background, the inception of Attero, and the company's innovative approach to recycling electronic waste and critical minerals. The conversation delves into Attero's technological advantages, the current state of rare earth recycling, China's dominance in the market, and the importance of sustainability and carbon credits. Nitin also discusses Attero's expansion plans, future growth, and the role of partnerships in achieving their goals.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Atero and Nitin Gupta
• 02:54 The Birth of Atero: Concept and Journey
• 04:04 Sustainability and Urban Mining
• 05:18 Innovative Recycling Technology and Differentiators
• 07:35 China's Role in Rare Earth Recycling
• 12:50 Patents and Collection Networks
• 17:09 Expansion Plans and Future Growth
• 19:34 Carbon Credits and Sustainability Metrics
• 21:05 Going Public and Company Growth
• 22:51 Future of Rare Earth Recycling