Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for beneficiating bauxite residue. The system may comprise a first reaction vessel configured to receive a first stream comprising vanadic acid (H3VO4); and a second stream comprising an alkaline solution. The system may comprise a third stream passed from the first reaction vessel. The third stream may comprise a metavanadate salt. The system may comprise a filter configured to separate a vanadium-rich stream from the third stream. The system may comprise a second reaction vessel configured to receive a fourth stream comprising scandium carbonate (Sc2(CO3)3) and a fifth stream comprising an organic acid.