【SMM Breaking News: Rare Element Provides Updated Timetable for Commencement of Rare Earth Demonstration Plant Operations】Rare Element announced the updated timetable for their rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant located in Upton, Wyoming. The design and equipment review is expected to be completed by the end of May 2025, after which the company will procure any additional equipment and materials to complete the plant construction. Following additional commissioning and startup testing, the plant is expected to commence operations by the end of 2025. The plant is planned to operate for up to 10 months, producing up to 10 mt of separated Nd/Pr oxides to support the company's ongoing discussions with potential strategic partners and offtake customers. The company is committed to providing further updates on the timetable and transparently disclosing any impacts on the overall project cost.