This dataset comprises 115 records capturing the geographic locations, operational characteristics, and value chain roles of prominent mineral processing, refining, and recycling facilities. The data is structured to support strategic analysis of UK capability, including the types of operations undertaken, commodities handled, facility status, and indicative outputs where available. The dataset underpins the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre’s interactive map of the UK, providing a high-level snapshot overview of key facilities operating across the UK critical minerals value chain. The data is intended to support policy development, market intelligence, and stakeholder understanding of the UK’s critical minerals processing and recycling landscape The data is intended to support policy development, market intelligence, and stakeholder understanding of the UK’s critical minerals processing and recycling landscape CMIC Interactive map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6306721821554bbd8447802676695588