Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex Heavy Rare Earth Element Processing Facility
Sector: Commercial • Location: Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Source: Investor News
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is developing the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (SMC) in Alexandria, Louisiana, focused on rare earth element separation and oxide production, particularly mid and heavy rare earth elements such as Tb, Dy, and potentially Y. The project involves transitioning the RapidSX™ rare earth element separation technology from a demonstration plant in Kingston, Ontario to the Lou
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Commercial, Government
- Location
- Alexandria, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Investor News
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Description | Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is developing the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (SMC) in Alexandria, Louisiana, focused on rare earth element separation and oxide production, particularly mid and heavy rare earth elements such as Tb, Dy, and potentially Y. The project involves transitioning the RapidSX™ rare earth element separation technology from a demonstration plant in Kingston, Ontario to the Louisiana SMC, with full commercial-scale installation of RapidSX™ Machine #1 planned for mid-2026. |
Original sector | Critical Minerals & Rare Earths |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Alexandria |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-14 |
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