TOMI-Carbonium Core Merger Targets Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain — TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Event summary

Initial sample assay from TOMI-Carbonium Core merger project reveals elevated rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals.
Results include concentrations of neodymium, dysprosium, erbium, yttrium—all designated as critical materials by the U.S. government.
Project leverages ORNL’s coal-to-products technology to convert domestic resources into strategic materials.
U.S. remains 100% import-dependent for 12 critical minerals, with China controlling 95% of rare earth supply.

The big picture

The discovery comes as the U.S. seeks to secure critical mineral supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and China’s export restrictions. The merger positions TOMI-Carbonium Core at the intersection of nuclear energy innovation and national security priorities, with potential implications for defense, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

What we're watching

Supply Chain Shift: Whether TOMI-Carbonium Core can scale domestic REE production to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese imports.
Technological Viability: The pace at which ORNL’s coal-to-products conversion process can be commercialized for critical mineral extraction.
Regulatory Tailwinds: How U.S. government initiatives like Project Vault will accelerate private-sector investment in domestic mineral projects.