Rare Element Resources Advances Pr-Nd Oxide Plant, Targets Full Operation by Late 2026

Published: Jun 12, 2026 09:10

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US rare earth developer Rare Element Resources (RER) is advancing its demonstration plant for producing Pr-Nd oxide, which is planned to start full operation in late summer 2026. RER stated that the demonstration plant is planned to operate for up to 12 months to support the design and construction of a full-scale commercial separation facility. The company has not yet disclosed the quantitative details of the plant. RER fully owns the Bear Lodge rare earth project in Wyoming and plans to establish a processing facility near Upton, Wyoming. The Bear Lodge project was designated as a covered project under the Fast-41 program of the Federal allowed Improvement Steering Council in March 2026. RER expects to complete all federal and state permitting and licensing requirements by early 2028.

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