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Unveiling Earth's Treasures,

Pioneering Tomorrow's Horizons

At Sterling Hayes, we delve deep into the earth to uncover rare metals that power the future, while advancing pioneering solutions in nuclear engineering and space technology. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Earth's hidden treasures and humanity's boldest aspirations, shaping a sustainable and innovative tomorrow.

OUR CURRENT PROJECTS

Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine (USA)

Owned by MP Materials and operated by Sterling Hayes, this mine is one of the only active rare earth element mining sites in the United States, critical for green technologies.

A globally significant deposit of rare earth elements and uranium, highlighting opportunities for sustainable sourcing.

Artemis Program (NASA)

Aiming to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon, including mining lunar resources like regolith and water for life support and fuel.

Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE)

A NASA project converting Martian carbon dioxide into oxygen, paving the way for resource utilization on other planets.

ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
Project Helios

Innovating next-generation nuclear reactors that are compact, safe, and capable of powering remote communities and industrial applications sustainably.

Kvanefjeld Rare Earth Project (Greenland)

A global collaborative project aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion as a clean and virtually limitless energy source.