Phoenix Tailings

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Mar 6, 2026 · Supports Funding round

“Total Amount Sold $106,580,755 USD”

Business Wire · Feb 19, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Phoenix Tailings has closed a $40.2 million oversubscribed B-3 amplification round, bringing total Series B funding to $116.6 million.”

Mining.com (Bloomberg News) · Feb 18, 2026 · Supports Funding round · post money valuation usd

“raised the funds through a Series B round that values the firm at $360 million, according to chief executive officer Nick Myers”

Business Wire · May 1, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

“expanded the initial $43 million Series B round, led by Envisioning Partners, to $76 million on a second close.”

Reuters · Dec 31, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Phoenix closed a $10 million Series A funding round in August 2021.”

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Jul 28, 2021 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Total Amount Sold $12,086,135 USD”

Octen Business Search · Supports Funding round, Organization · hq region

“funding round: Seed Round, 2020-07-15”

Mining Technology · Supports Funding round

“Led by Envisioning Partners, the Series B financing will support Phoenix Tailings”

U.S. Department of War · Jun 16, 2026 · Supports Organization, Organization input

“The company currently operates two metallization facilities located in Burlington, Massachusetts, and Exeter, New Hampshire.”

Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders

“{"founders": [{"id": "anthony-balladon-d754", "type": "person", "value": "Anthony Balladon"}, {"id": "michelle-chao-2aa6", "type": "person", "value": "Michelle Chao"}, {"id": "nicholas-myers-f11f", "type": "person", "value": "Nicholas Myers"}, {"id": "tomás-villalón", "type": "person", "value": "Tomás Villalón"}]}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

“{"company_size": "51-200 employees"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "35661131", "company_name": "Phoenix Tailings", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenixtailings?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Burlington, MA", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4460397382", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a U.S.-based rare earth metals company building the most technologically advanced rare earth manufacturing platform in the world. The company develops and deploys breakthrough technologies across chemistry, industrial hardware, and digital infrastructure to produce rare earth metals and critical materials domestically at lower cost, higher efficiency, and greater scale. We operate a fully integrated rare earth production platform spanning extraction, separation, refining, and metallization with a zero waste and zero emissions philosophy. The company is focused on restoring America's leadership in critical minerals and building the foundation for a secure domestic supply chain powering defense, energy, robotics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Why Phoenix Tailings At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone - or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world , developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale. Our Values You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong Lead with Compassion Be Resourceful Listen Hustle About The Role Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Director of Pilot Plant Engineering to lead the development, execution, and operation of our pilot-scale rare earth separation and metallization programs in Burlington. This leader will sit between R&D and Manufacturing, helping move new technologies through pilot development in a structured, disciplined, and scalable way. You will be responsible for setting project priorities, coordinating engineering work, managing pilot timelines and resources, and ensuring that lessons learned at the pilot scale are translated into clear requirements for production. You will help build a pilot organization that not only proves new technology, but creates the processes, documentation, operating discipline, and execution model required to move that technology into commercial manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Lead pilot-scale engineering programs for Phoenix Tailings' rare earth separation and metallization technologies, driving projects from early development through production handoff. Establish project plans, priorities, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements for pilot initiatives, ensuring teams remain focused on the most critical technical and business objectives. Coordinate work across R&D, engineering, operations, manufacturing, vendors, and external partners to keep pilot programs aligned and moving forward. Systematize pilot plant operations by establishing clear operating procedures, documentation, data collection practices, maintenance standards, and project execution processes. Oversee the design, modification, commissioning, and improvement of pilot equipment and systems required to evaluate and scale new rare earth processes. Plan and lead pilot campaigns that generate the technical and operational information required to make confident scale-up and commercialization decisions. Identify project risks, equipment limitations, schedule constraints, and resource gaps, and drive timely solutions to keep pilot programs on track. Translate pilot results into clear engineering recommendations, operating requirements, and scale-up plans for manufacturing and future capital projects. Build and develop a high-performing pilot engineering team capable of executing multiple complex programs while maintaining strong technical standards and operational discipline. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is a plus. 8+ years of experience in pilot plant engineering, process development, scale-up, manufacturing engineering, chemical processing, metals production, minerals processing, or a similarly complex industrial environment. Demonstrated experience leading pilot, demonstration, scale-up, or first-of-a-kind engineering projects from planning through execution and operational handoff. Strong project management skills, including experience managing schedules, priorities, resources, technical risks, vendors, and multiple concurrent workstreams. Experience working with complex process equipment and translating developing technology into reliable, repeatable operating systems. Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical teams across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and operations to achieve defined project and scale-up objectives. Experience developing structured operating procedures, engineering documentation, project plans, and technical requirements that support successful technology transfer. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to build teams, create accountability, and drive execution in a fast-moving development environment. Experience in rare earths, chemical separations, metals refining, metallurgy, or related process industries is strongly preferred. What We Offer This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications. Pay Range: $140,000- $180,000 total cash compensation plus equity Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee. Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline). We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Pilot Plant Engineering Director", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:53.866Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "35661131", "company_name": "Phoenix Tailings", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenixtailings?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Burlington, MA", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4460500131", "job_seniority_level": "Executive", "job_summary": "About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a U.S.-based rare earth metals company building the most technologically advanced rare earth manufacturing platform in the world. The company develops and deploys breakthrough technologies across chemistry, industrial hardware, and digital infrastructure to produce rare earth metals and critical materials domestically at lower cost, higher efficiency, and greater scale. We operate a fully integrated rare earth production platform spanning extraction, separation, refining, and metallization with a zero waste and zero emissions philosophy. The company is focused on restoring America's leadership in critical minerals and building the foundation for a secure domestic supply chain powering defense, energy, robotics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Why Phoenix Tailings At Phoenix, we believe nothing great is ever accomplished alone - or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. You’ll be joining a team building the foundational infrastructure for the modern world , developing entirely new ways to produce rare earth and critical metals domestically, cleanly, and at scale. Our Values You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong Lead with Compassion Be Resourceful Listen Hustle About The Role Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Vice President of Engineering Projects to lead the execution of our most significant engineering and capital projects, including the continued development of our Freedom facility and future large-scale production infrastructure. This executive will take ownership of major project delivery from engineering development and EPCM strategy through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff. You will establish the project execution systems, technical governance, commercial discipline, and external partnerships required to deliver complex industrial facilities safely, efficiently, and at the pace demanded by Phoenix's growth. We are looking for a leader who has delivered major capital projects in technically demanding industrial environments and understands what it takes to move from process design to an operating facility. This person should be equally comfortable reviewing engineering decisions, challenging an EPCM partner, managing major project risk, and building the internal organization required to deliver the next generation of Phoenix Tailings facilities. Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering and execution strategy for Phoenix Tailings' major capital projects, including the Freedom facility and future commercial-scale rare earth and critical metals production assets. Own project delivery across engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and startup, establishing clear accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and technical performance. Direct and manage EPCM firms, engineering consultants, construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other external organizations responsible for delivering complex industrial projects. Establish project governance, stage-gate processes, design review standards, change controls, risk management systems, cost controls, and reporting structures capable of supporting a rapidly expanding capital portfolio. Drive projects from conceptual and front-end engineering through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness while ensuring designs remain aligned with Phoenix's process technology and long-term manufacturing strategy. Provide executive oversight of capital budgets, project forecasts, contracting strategies, procurement decisions, contingencies, and major commercial commitments. Identify and resolve critical technical, schedule, constructability, supply-chain, and execution risks before they impact project milestones or facility performance. Build and lead an internal engineering projects organization capable of overseeing multiple large-scale industrial programs as Phoenix expands its rare earth and critical metals production footprint. Ensure new facilities are designed for safe operation, maintainability, reliability, expansion, and efficient lifecycle performance rather than simply achieving initial project completion. Partner with process development, manufacturing, operations, and company leadership to ensure Phoenix's technology can be translated into facilities capable of reliable and economic commercial-scale production. Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's or PHD in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced technical or business degree is a plus. 15+ years of progressive experience delivering major capital projects in mining, minerals processing, metals, chemical processing, refining, heavy industrial, or similarly complex process industries. Demonstrated leadership of large-scale capital programs with total installed costs in the hundreds of millions of dollars, ideally including projects of approximately $500 million or greater. Extensive experience directing EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project delivery models across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Proven track record of taking complex industrial facilities from early engineering and project definition through construction and successful operational handoff. Deep understanding of project controls, capital estimating, scheduling, contracting, procurement, construction management, risk management, commissioning, and project governance. Demonstrated ability to lead and challenge major engineering contractors, construction organizations, technology providers, and equipment suppliers while maintaining accountability for project outcomes. Experience building and leading high-performing engineering or capital projects organizations responsible for multiple concurrent programs. Strong technical judgment and the ability to evaluate complex engineering decisions across process systems, mechanical equipment, infrastructure, constructability, reliability, and operability. Executive-level communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project status, risks, tradeoffs, and capital requirements to company leadership and other key stakeholders. What We Offer This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications. Pay Range: $250,000- $350,000 total cash compensation plus equity Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee. Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline). We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Vice President of Engineering Projects", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:52.747Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "35661131", "company_name": "Phoenix Tailings", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenixtailings?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Burlington, MA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470431766", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. 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 are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then 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 We are seeking a Finance Chief of Staff to help lead the finance agenda as Phoenix Tailings scales. Working closely with the company's senior finance leader, you will connect company strategy, financial planning, capital allocation, executive decisions, and the operating cadence of the finance organization. The ideal candidate is a senior finance and strategy leader who can move between a board level question and the detailed work needed to resolve it. You will improve decision quality, create accountability, and take direct ownership of the finance priorities that matter most. Key Responsibilities Serve as a trusted partner to the senior finance leader on priorities, decisions, and follow through. Own the finance leadership cadence, including planning, decision forums, key deliverables, and accountability. Lead selected strategic finance work, including long range planning, capital allocation, scenario analysis, and financing preparation. Coordinate board and investor materials with clear ownership, consistent data, and an executive point of view. Drive complex projects that cross finance, manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, and the executive team. Identify gaps in finance processes, information, or ownership and work with leaders to resolve them. Support organization design, hiring priorities, and team development within finance. Represent the finance leader in selected meetings and workstreams with appropriate judgment and authority. Take direct ownership of urgent or sensitive work that does not fit cleanly within an existing finance team. Qualifications A typical candidate will have 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or a CFO organization. Scope, judgment, and leadership matter more than a strict tenure requirement. Strong command of financial planning, cash and capital allocation, financial statements, and scenario analysis. Experience advising senior executives and preparing materials for boards or investors. A record of leading complex work across functions and converting decisions into execution. Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complicated issues without losing substance. High discretion, sound judgment, and confidence operating in sensitive situations. Hands on leadership style and comfort working at both strategic and detailed levels. Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, critical materials, or climate related industries is helpful. What We Offer This base salary range reflects our best estimate for this role. The final package may vary based on experience and qualifications and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus and equity. Base Salary Range: $180,000 to $230,000 Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Chief of Staff- Finance", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:53.131Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "35661131", "company_name": "Phoenix Tailings", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenixtailings?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Burlington, MA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470489976", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. 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 are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then 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 We are seeking a Senior Strategic Initiatives Associate to lead complex projects that cut across Phoenix Tailings. You will work with executives and functional leaders to define the objective, build the case for action, establish a practical plan, and drive execution through measurable results. The ideal candidate brings structured problem solving and strong operating instincts. You can align teams with different priorities, make progress without perfect information, and create durable ownership when an initiative moves into a function. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic initiatives from problem definition through implementation and handoff. Build business cases, operating models, and recommendations for senior leadership decisions. Establish project governance, milestones, metrics, and decision forums for complex work. Coordinate leaders across manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, finance, and other functions. Surface risks, resolve dependencies, and escalate decisions with a clear point of view. Communicate progress and recommendations to executives in concise written and verbal updates. Create repeatable processes and ownership models for work that becomes part of ongoing operations. Coach junior team members and improve the quality of shared analysis and project execution. Qualifications A typical candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or a scaling startup. We value demonstrated scope and results over a rigid tenure requirement. Experience owning complex projects that require coordination across several functions. Strong financial and operating analysis, with the ability to turn findings into a practical plan. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management. Sound judgment about when to work through an issue and when to escalate it. A hands on approach and willingness to stay close to execution details. Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, critical materials, or climate related industries is helpful. What We Offer This base salary range reflects our best estimate for this role. The final package may vary based on experience and qualifications and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus and equity. Base Salary Range: $135,000 to $165,000 Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Associate Strategic Initiatives", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:53.887Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "35661131", "company_name": "Phoenix Tailings", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenixtailings?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Burlington, MA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470612037", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. 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 are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then 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 We are seeking a Senior Office of the CEO Associate to serve as an execution partner to the CEO on company defining priorities. You will independently shape and lead work that crosses functional boundaries, often where the question is still unclear and the path forward must be built. The ideal candidate pairs strategic judgment with operating discipline. You can develop a point of view, earn trust across the company, and drive a complex initiative from an initial question through a decision and into execution. Key Responsibilities Own major CEO sponsored initiatives from definition through execution. Develop recommendations on capital allocation, expansion, partnerships, new markets, and company priorities. Lead cross functional teams through influence, clear decision making, and consistent follow through. Represent the CEO's office in selected internal and external workstreams. Prepare and pressure test materials for board meetings, investors, partners, customers, and executive decisions. Identify emerging issues and opportunities, define the required work, and move them toward resolution. Create operating plans, milestones, and accountability for initiatives that sit outside a single function. Coach junior team members and raise the quality of analysis and communication across shared projects. Qualifications A typical candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or an operating role at a scaling company. We will consider candidates whose scope and results demonstrate the required level of ownership. Strong strategic and financial judgment, with the ability to form a clear recommendation from incomplete information. Experience leading complex projects across functions without relying on formal authority. Excellent executive communication and the ability to adapt detail for different audiences. High discretion, low ego, and a record of earning trust with senior leaders. Ability to move between analysis and hands on execution as the work requires. Experience in industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, critical materials, or climate related industries is helpful. What We Offer This base salary range reflects our best estimate for this role. The final package may vary based on experience and qualifications and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus and equity. Base Salary Range: $140,000 to $175,000 Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. Time Off: Unlimited PTO. Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career. At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Associate Office of the CEO", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:41:53.317Z"}”