# Solvay and Viridis sign long-term rare earth supply agreement

Solvay signed a long-term supply agreement with Viridis Mining and Minerals for rare earth feedstock from Viridis' Colossus project in Brazil. Shipments to Solvay's La Rochelle facility are expected to start in 2028, with an initial term through 2034.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: La Rochelle, France
- Status: announced
- Products: rare earth oxides, permanent magnet materials
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Solvay](https://endata.com/companies/1830.md) (customer)
- [Viridis Mining and Minerals Limited](https://endata.com/companies/15961.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [solvay.com](https://www.solvay.com/en/press-release/solvay-and-viridis-sign-long-term-agreement-rare-earth-materials-supply), 2026-11-04: "Solvay today announced that it has signed a long-term supply agreement with Viridis Mining and Minerals for the strategic supply of rare earth feedstock."

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