Bear Lodge Demonstration Plant
Sector: Mining and Processing • Location: Upton, Wyoming, United States
Source: Bitget
The Bear Lodge Project involves constructing a demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming, designed to produce up to 10 metric tons of Nd/Pr oxide. This plant is crucial for validating Rare Element Resources' proprietary separation process and proving the technology at scale. The project has faced delays, with commissioning postponed to the first quarter of 2026 due to equipment upgrades and modificati
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mining and Processing
- Location
- Upton, Wyoming, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Bitget
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Bear Lodge Project involves constructing a demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming, designed to produce up to 10 metric tons of Nd/Pr oxide. This plant is crucial for validating Rare Element Resources' proprietary separation process and proving the technology at scale. The project has faced delays, with commissioning postponed to the first quarter of 2026 due to equipment upgrades and modifications. The total construction cost is estimated at $60 million, with monthly operating expenses projected at $1.5 million in 2026. The U.S. Department of Energy partially funds the plant through a partnership with General Atomics. |
Original sector | Mining and Processing |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Wyoming |
City | Upton |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2026-03-26 |
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