2.3. Mineralogist – Rare Earth Elements

About Phoenix Tailings 

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company—delivering the resources essential to power the technology of today and tomorrow. 

Why Phoenix Tailings 

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you're driven by the urgency of securing domestic rare earth supply chains and excited to help redefine how the world sources these critical materials—this is the place for you. 

Our Values:  

● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

● Lead with Compassion

● Be Resourceful

● Listen

● Hustle

Who We Are Looking For: 

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Mineralogist with hands on experience in rare earth element-bearing minerals and their associated gangue. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping us unlock and optimize REE extraction pathways from unconventional sources like industrial waste and tailings. Your mineralogical insights will directly shape our clean, scalable recovery technologies and accelerate the availability of REEs vital to electrification, defense, and advanced manufacturing.