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SEM TECH
Open-source electrochemical recovery of critical minerals and rare earths from mine waste, built on a low-cost DIY ion exchange membrane.
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Winding down S.E.M Tech on Open Collective
Hi Tom, Thank you so much for supporting S.E.M Tech. Your generosity meant a lot. I've decided to close this Open Collective project, and I'll be issuing you a full refund of your $250 contribution shortly. You should see it back on your ca...
Published on August 21, 2026 by Rowow
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SEM TECH (Salt Electro Mining Technology) is an open-source electrochemical mining and refining system built by Rowow LLC in Lake Wales, Florida. It recovers critical minerals, precious metals, and rare earth elements from ores, mine tailings, slags, and e-waste using DIY ion exchange membranes and electrolysis cells that regenerate their own acids on site. Membrane recipes, cell designs, and process documentation are released under CERN-OHL-S. Funds raised here buy lab equipment, materials, and consumables for the continuous pilot, and every result is published free. Build guides at github.com/Rowow-LLC and youtube.com/@Rowow.
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