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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Rare Earth Demonstration Plant Update Following Comprehensive Review
LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the 'Company' or 'RER') (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to provide an update on the development progression of the Company's rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming (the 'Demonstration Plant' or 'Plant'). As noted in our April 2025 announcement, the trajectory toward commencement of operations was halted for a thorough review of the as-built Demonstration Plant to review all materials of construction, piping and electrical design, and other key items to ensure an efficient and safe operation. That review has been steadily progressing which has resulted in several areas of improvement being identified requiring rework, and in some cases equipment upgrades, which are now being sourced. The schedule to incorporate these rework activities into the Plant's operation is now being finalized and is expected to be completed in August, with expected final inspection and shake-down activities taking place by the end of 2025. Plant operations are now expected in the first quarter of 2026. The data gathered from the operation of the Demonstration Plant will be critical in advancing the design and economics of a commercial plant utilizing the Company's proprietary processing and separation technology. Once operational, the Demonstration Plant is planned to operate for up to 10 months and produce up to 10 tons of separated neodymium/praseodymium (Nd/Pr) oxide. Ken Mushinski, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer stated, 'As we focused the prior weeks on the full system connectivity and materials of construction, we are pleased to report that our team has now completed the updated Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and are sourcing the necessary additional equipment and construction materials. Further, we have begun updating our system control narratives to align with the upgraded design.' Mr. Mushinski added, 'We believe our innovative technology, along with our world-class Bear Lodge mineral deposit, can become a cornerstone of America's rare earth needs at a time when the U.S. government recognizes China's market dominance must be addressed.' As the Company continues to advance its Demonstration Plant project, the Company is participating in the continuing national conversation focused on securing a reliable domestic supply of critical rare earths to meet the nation's defense and high-tech needs. On June 24, 2025, Mr. Mushinski was invited to testify at the U.S. House Committee on Small Business' hearing on critical minerals titled ' Securing America's Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Feet.' Reflecting on this experience, Mr. Mushinski commented, 'I was gratified to provide RER's perspective on a sustainable rare earth supply chain and encourage the federal government to support the establishment of a diversified source of rare earths to meet our domestic and allied partners' needs, such that the China market dominance will no longer control America's technology future.' Rare Element Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded, strategic materials company focused on delivering rare earth products for technology, energy, and defense applications by advancing the Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project in northeast Wyoming incorporating the Company's proprietary rare earth processing and separation technology. Bear Lodge is a significant mineralized district containing many of the less common, more valuable, critical rare earths that are essential for high-strength permanent magnets, electronics, fiber optics, laser systems for medical technology and defense, as well as technologies like electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of securities legislation in the United States and Canada (collectively, 'forward-looking statements'). Except for statements of historical fact, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by our use of certain terminology, including 'will,' 'believes,' 'may,' 'expects,' 'should,' 'seeks,' 'anticipates,' 'plans,' 'has potential to,' or 'intends' (including negative and grammatical variations thereof), or by discussions of strategy or intentions. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding (i) expectations that the Demonstration Plant will generate the operational and economic data necessary for the design of a commercial-scale plant; (ii) the Company's ability to timely complete a design and equipment review at the Demonstration Plant, followed by implementation of upgrades and commence operations in the first quarter of 2026; (iii) anticipated delays and the expected timeline for shake-down activities and commencing operations of the Demonstration Plant in late 2025; (iv) the Company's ability to meet the demand for a secure and diversified domestic source of critical rare earths for U.S. defense and high-tech applications; and (v) expectations that the Demonstration Plant will operate for up to 10 months and produce up to 10 tons of Nd/Pr oxide, supporting discussions with potential strategic partners and offtake customers. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, but are not limited to, the ability to operate the Demonstration Plant for a sufficient amount of time to ascertain commercialization decisions, the ability to maintain Demonstration Plant licensing and permits, the possible full impacts of inflation and supply chain issues, such as delays or further cost increases, tariffs or trade restrictions, and other matters discussed under the caption 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and our other periodic and current reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') and available on and with the Canadian securities commissions available on There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those anticipated by management. Please refer to the discussion of these and other uncertainties and risk factors set out in our filings made from time to time with the SEC and the Canadian regulators, including, without limitation, our reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this news release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. While we may elect to update our forward-looking statements at any time, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Local France
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Local France
Paris Metro drivers call strike over working conditions
Unions representing drivers on the Paris Metro have called for a one-day strike on Friday, June 20th over what they say are 'unacceptable' changes in working conditions for drivers on one of the capital's lines. The strike is over changes to working conditions for drivers on Line 3, which is introducing extra services in a bid to avoid overcrowding. The one-day strike is set to affect three lines; Line 3 - half of normal services will run Line 3b - no services all day Line 13 - three out of four of the normal services will run The rest of the Metro lines are set to run as normal on Friday, and the action will not affect city bus, tram or RER services. The strike comes the day before the Fête de la musique, which this year falls on Saturday - transport operator RATP has announced that lines 1, 2 4, 6, 9 and 14 will run all night on Saturday/Sunday night. There will also be a special Fête de la musique ticket which costs €4.20 and allows unlimited travel between 5pm on Saturday, June 21st and 7am on Sunday.
The Age
12-06-2025
- The Age
Your questions: Is it safe to travel on Paris' trains from the airport?
In my 70s, and travelling solo, I have two nights in Paris in August before a charter flight to Greenland. I will be staying close to CDG Airport at Roissypole. Is it safe to travel into Paris using the RER train? What is the closest station to Notre Dame and to the hop-on-hop-off bus? L. Brown, Port Macquarie, NSW Travelling from Roissypole at Charles de Gaulle Airport into central Paris on the RER B train is fast and generally safe, provided you travel during daylight. A few precautions will help keep you out of harm's way. Keep your bags closed and in front of you, avoid using your phone openly near train doors or on platforms and don't engage with 'helpful' strangers offering advice or assistance, or asking for donations. Be on your guard at train stations where pickpockets lurk. The closest RER B station to Notre Dame is Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame on the (southern) Left Bank just across the bridge from Ile de la Cite, the site of Notre-Dame. While you're there, take a stroll along Rue Saint-Louis en Ile on neighbouring Ile Saint-Louis, one of my favourite walks in Paris. Stop number 3 on the Paris Big Bus tour is close to Notre Dame, on Rue Dante which runs off Quai Saint-Michel, on the Left Bank, almost opposite Notre Dame. Look for the red sign. Buses depart at 20-minute intervals. My wife and I are visiting Puglia in September and we're looking for a guide who can give us authentic, insider experiences in local culture, food and wine and art and architecture that we can't find by ourselves. Any suggestions? R. Noble, Malvern, Vic Giorgio Iozzia of Apulia Tours would be my top choice. Based in Bari, he covers the entire region of Puglia as well as Matera in neighbouring Basilicata. He does group tours but, better still, are his tailor-made tours, taking you on a memorable, personal journey that will make Puglia a stand-out experience. On a tour with Giorgio you'll meet local cafe owners, pasta makers and market merchants and taste food unique to the region, walk among thousand-year-old olive groves, take in extraordinary views along the coast, explore the secret corners of the luscious Valle d'Itria villages and, if you ask, unravel some of the mysteries of politics and organised crime in southern Italy. As well as a knowledgeable, passionate and professional guide, Giorgio is a warm and generous individual, qualities that reflect the heart and soul of his homeland. I am going to Kauai in December to celebrate a family birthday. I'd like to add on a trip to another country or island, like the Cook Islands, but everything is so far away. I'm not thrilled at the idea of visiting another Hawaiian island, unless it's vastly different. Any ideas for somewhere reasonably accessible and not too developed? J. Dixon, Northcote, Vic One Hawaiian Island that is dramatically different to Kauai is the Big Island, and if you're interested in volcanoes and underwater attractions, that would be a prime destination. A week would be a realistic time here, with about three days on the Hilo side of the island and four around Kona.
Sydney Morning Herald
12-06-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Your questions: Is it safe to travel on Paris' trains from the airport?
In my 70s, and travelling solo, I have two nights in Paris in August before a charter flight to Greenland. I will be staying close to CDG Airport at Roissypole. Is it safe to travel into Paris using the RER train? What is the closest station to Notre Dame and to the hop-on-hop-off bus? L. Brown, Port Macquarie, NSW Travelling from Roissypole at Charles de Gaulle Airport into central Paris on the RER B train is fast and generally safe, provided you travel during daylight. A few precautions will help keep you out of harm's way. Keep your bags closed and in front of you, avoid using your phone openly near train doors or on platforms and don't engage with 'helpful' strangers offering advice or assistance, or asking for donations. Be on your guard at train stations where pickpockets lurk. The closest RER B station to Notre Dame is Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame on the (southern) Left Bank just across the bridge from Ile de la Cite, the site of Notre-Dame. While you're there, take a stroll along Rue Saint-Louis en Ile on neighbouring Ile Saint-Louis, one of my favourite walks in Paris. Stop number 3 on the Paris Big Bus tour is close to Notre Dame, on Rue Dante which runs off Quai Saint-Michel, on the Left Bank, almost opposite Notre Dame. Look for the red sign. Buses depart at 20-minute intervals. My wife and I are visiting Puglia in September and we're looking for a guide who can give us authentic, insider experiences in local culture, food and wine and art and architecture that we can't find by ourselves. Any suggestions? R. Noble, Malvern, Vic Giorgio Iozzia of Apulia Tours would be my top choice. Based in Bari, he covers the entire region of Puglia as well as Matera in neighbouring Basilicata. He does group tours but, better still, are his tailor-made tours, taking you on a memorable, personal journey that will make Puglia a stand-out experience. On a tour with Giorgio you'll meet local cafe owners, pasta makers and market merchants and taste food unique to the region, walk among thousand-year-old olive groves, take in extraordinary views along the coast, explore the secret corners of the luscious Valle d'Itria villages and, if you ask, unravel some of the mysteries of politics and organised crime in southern Italy. As well as a knowledgeable, passionate and professional guide, Giorgio is a warm and generous individual, qualities that reflect the heart and soul of his homeland. I am going to Kauai in December to celebrate a family birthday. I'd like to add on a trip to another country or island, like the Cook Islands, but everything is so far away. I'm not thrilled at the idea of visiting another Hawaiian island, unless it's vastly different. Any ideas for somewhere reasonably accessible and not too developed? J. Dixon, Northcote, Vic One Hawaiian Island that is dramatically different to Kauai is the Big Island, and if you're interested in volcanoes and underwater attractions, that would be a prime destination. A week would be a realistic time here, with about three days on the Hilo side of the island and four around Kona.
Local France
11-06-2025
- Local France
Metro, RER and trams: Summer of disruption on Paris public transport
Passenger numbers on public transport in Paris usually fall in the summer as Parisians head to the beach - and transport operators take the opportunity to do repair, maintenance and extension works. Which means significant disruption on Metro, tram and RER lines over the summer period. Here's what to expect this year; Metro After postponing some projects last summer due to the Olympics, Metro operator RATP has a busy schedule of summer work that involves some level of disruption on almost all of the capital's lines. Ligne 1: Traffic will be interrupted between La Défense and Charles de Gaulle - Étoile stations from August 11th to 31st. Ligne 3: Traffic will be interrupted between Opéra and Gallieni stations from June 28th to August 3rd. Gallieni is the terminus, so in effect this means that only half of line 3 will be running during that five-week period. Ligne 4: Traffic will be interrupted between Les Halles and Porte d ' Orléans stations from July 5th to July 14th. Advertisement Ligne 6: Cambronne station will remain closed from June 30th until September 28th inclusive. Ligne 7: Traffic will be interrupted between La Courneuve 8 mai 1945 and Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette stations between July 18th and July 24th. Ligne 8: No services between Concorde and Reuilly-Diderot stations from August 18th to 31st. Ligne 9: Traffic will be suspended along the entire line from 10.45pm on August 4th, to August 8th. Ligne 12: Traffic will be interrupted between Montparnasse and Mairie d ' Issy stations from July 28th to August 7th inclusive. Ligne 13: Trains will not stop at Gabriel Péri station from July 14th to August 31st; Gaieté station will close from July 18th to July 20th; and Pernety station will be closed from July21 st to August 31st. Ligne 14: Traffic will be suspended along the entire line from August 4th to August 8th. Trams T1: The T1 will be closed during the second half of July between the Gare-de-Saint-Denis and Hôpital-Delafontaine stops. Replacement buses will stop as close as possible to the stations. T2: Long-term work to improve operating conditions on the T2 line requires the redevelopment of the terminus at Porte de Versailles. The line will terminate at Suzanne-Lenglen station during works – which are scheduled to last until February 2026. A pedestrian route will be set up to allow passengers to connect between the two stations, which are 1km apart. RER / Transilien The RER netork, which serves Paris' outer suburbs including connections to Charles de Gaulle airport, has also extensive works planned, as have the greater Paris Transilien rail links. RER A: Services will be suspended on Line A between Le Vésinet-Le Pecq and Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines department from August 9th to August 22nd for track equipment, sleepers, and ballasts to be renewed. They will also be suspended from 10pm until the end of service between Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, and Saint-Germain-en-Laye on Friday, August 8th, and Friday, August 22nd. Replacement buses will be provided, as well as taxis for people with reduced mobility. Lignes A, L and J: SNCF Réseau are carrying out overnight maintenance and modernisation work on the tracks on the Cergy (Val-d'Oise) and Poissy (Yvelines) branches in the Maisons-Laffitte area until June 29th, affecting services on Lignes L and J as well as RER A. Advertisement RER B: To renew the track equipment ahead of the arrival of new trains, services will be suspended after the Denfert-Rochereau station from 10.45pm until the end of services on August 1st, as well as from August 4th to 8th inclusive, on August 11th and 12th, on August 14th, and from August 18th to 22nd. Lignes B, D, H, and K: The installation of the new cathedral bridge in Saint-Denis is continuing. The old structure will be dismantled from July 12th to 14th, requiring changes to services on lines B, D, and K. From August 15th to 17th, there will be a final interruption to restore signaling, which will affect lines B, D, H, K, and TER services. RER B South and C South: In parallel with the modernisation work on ligne C, SNCF Réseau has a project to relieve congestion south of Montparnasse station, which should eventually separate TGV and RER C traffic. The creation of the new facilities requires the relocation of the RER B South tracks. As the RER C is right next to it, it will also have to be suspended during the work. RER C services will be suspended from July 12th to August 23rd between Pont-de-Rungis and Massy-Palaiseau, and RER B services will be suspended between July 15th and August 27th between Croix-de-Berny and Massy-Palaiseau. A replacement shuttle service will be provided between the stations concerned. This does not affect connections to Charles de Gaulle airport. Advertisement RER C: More than 120 projects are in the works on the longest and oldest line in the Île-de-France region, necessitating a six-week interruption of services from July 12th to August 23rd between Paris-d'Austerlitz and Avenue-Henri-Martin, Versailles-Château - Rive-Gauche and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. During the closure, SNCF Réseau will replace 5 km of track and four sets of points, as well as reinforce flood prevention systems in a tunnel below the level of the Seine in Paris. Meanwhile, work is nearing completion on the 150-year-old Pont des Souverains railway bridge that supports the 13 tracks at Saint-Lazare station – disrupting services on Lignes L and J run and RER C from August 1st to 12th. And work is planned on the line at Saint-Ouen station to create two fire safety zones on the central section. As a result, the line will be closed between Avenue-Henri-Martin and Pontoise on July 26th and from August 1st to 23rd. Finally, work replacing the overhead electricity cables in Essonne will affect RER C services. Advertisement RER D and R: Work on access tracks to the technical centre at Villeneuve-Saint-Georges will be carried out overnight, Monday to Friday, until the end of 2025. Stations between Maisons-Alfort, Alfortville and Villeneuve-Triage will not be served in either direction every weekday evening. RER E and Ligne P: Overnight work will take place until August 23rd on sections of lines E and P to replace worn rails. On the RER E, work will take place between Émerainville and Roissy-en-Brie in Seine-et-Marne, and on line P, it will take place between Verneuil-l'Étang and Longueville. Separately, point-replacement work on Ligne P in Vaires-sur-Marne in Seine-et-Marne, will disrupt train services on weeknights from June 30th to August 22nd, as well as continuously on the weekends of July 19th and 20th, July 26th and 27th, and August 2nd and 3rd. In La Ferté-Milon, the replacement of 17km of track will also affect services for four weeks from July 15th to August 9th. RER H North: Modernisation work on the line will take place in the Bruyères-sur-Oise area in Val-d'Oise, affecting services during the weekends of June 28th and 29th and July 5th and 6th, and on weeknights until August 1st. Ligne J: Train service on line J will be disrupted in August due to maintenance work near the Bois-Colombes and Argenteuil stations. The work will take place at night on weekdays from August 11th to September 6th, as well as all day on the weekend of August 30th and 31st. Ligne K: Major track renewal work is planned between Dammartin - Juilly - Saint-Mard in Seine-et-Marne and Crépy-en-Valois in Oise. The work will take place at night, Monday to Friday until June 27th, and will disrupt late services. Ligne R: Track replacement work at Livry-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, and essential platform modifications at Fontaine-le-Port will lead to disruption Monday to Friday between 10.30am and 3.30pm from July 21st to August 29th, and continuously during the weekends of August 9th and 10th, and August 16th and 17th. Good luck!
