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Korea Zinc has begun negotiations with US companies to recycle waste from data centers and extract rare earth elements. This initiative follows China's tightened export controls on several rare earth materials.

In 2025, Western Digital and Microsoft will test methods for recovering precious metals from outdated servers. The global electronic waste volume is currently over 60 million tons annually, expected to reach 80 million tons by the decade's end. This trend highlights the potential for a circular supply chain in electronic recycling, focusing on valuable components and materials.