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title: "Rare Element Resources targets early 2028 permits for Bear Lodge rare earth project"
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# Rare Element Resources targets early 2028 permits for Bear Lodge rare earth project

-   Rare Element Resources set an early 2028 target to complete federal and Wyoming permitting for its Bear Lodge rare earths project. \* FAST-41 permitting schedule now published; US Forest Service-led NEPA review set to run through 2027. \* Full end-to-end operations at the Upton, Wyoming separation demonstration plant delayed; start now expected in late summer 2026. \* Plant expected to operate up to 12 months, generating data for a planned commercial-scale rare earth separation facility. \* Output focus on high-purity NdPr oxide for permanent magnet supply chains in defense and high-tech manufacturing. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rare Element Resources Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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