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summary: "A model is being developed where companies lease critical minerals instead of selling them, keeping materials in use beyond end-of-life and securing supply. In partnership with the Carbon Trust, the MaaS model was tested with miners, manufacturers, recyclers, and investors, turning lease payments into tradeable assets."
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# A model where companies lease critical minerals instead of selling them

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**Published:** 2026-10-16T00:52:32.000Z
**Category:** Industry

## Summary

A model is being developed where companies lease critical minerals instead of selling them, keeping materials in use beyond end\-of\-life and securing supply\. In partnership with the Carbon Trust, the MaaS model was tested with miners, manufacturers, recyclers, and investors, turning lease payments into tradeable assets\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://ccsi.columbia.edu/metals-service-maas/>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50112329>)