09-07-2025
Rare Earths Processor Scales Back Output Due to Construction Delays
Construction delays have caused one of North America's few rare-earth processors to push back its production goal, just as Western nations struggle to counter China's control over metals vital to industry.
A plant being built in Canada was supposed to process 400 metric tons of rare earth elements annually starting in 2025 — enough to power 500,000 electric vehicles. Instead, this year's output is expected to be closer to 100 tons due to delays getting equipment needed to build the facility, according to the head of the provincially owned entity.
