Rare Element Resources produces first rare earth oxide at Wyoming demonstration plant

PUBT · 1d ago
Rare Element Resources produces first rare earth oxide at Wyoming demonstration plant
  • Rare Element Resources produced its first total rare earth oxide at its Upton, Wyoming, demonstration plant in September 2026.
  • Commissioning is progressing toward commercial-grade neodymium-praseodymium oxide production, generating data needed for a full-scale commercial plant.
  • Bear Lodge entered the federal FAST-41 permitting program in March 2026; environmental analysis is underway following completion of scoping.
  • State permit applications are planned for the fourth quarter of 2026, with all federal and state permitting and licensing expected by early 2028.
  • Josef Bilant was appointed chief operating officer effective October 5, 2026, bringing more than 18 years of mining and processing experience.


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