Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (SMC) Heavy Rare Earth Element Processing Facility
Sector: Government • Location: Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Source: Investing News Network
Ucore Rare Metals is developing the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (SMC) in Alexandria, Louisiana, a rare earth element separation and oxide production facility focused on mid and heavy rare earth elements. The project involves transitioning Ucore's RapidSX™ rare earth element separation technology from a demonstration plant in Kingston, Ontario, to the under-construction Louisiana SMC. The fa
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Alexandria, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Investing News Network
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Description | Ucore Rare Metals is developing the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (SMC) in Alexandria, Louisiana, a rare earth element separation and oxide production facility focused on mid and heavy rare earth elements. The project involves transitioning Ucore's RapidSX™ rare earth element separation technology from a demonstration plant in Kingston, Ontario, to the under-construction Louisiana SMC. The facility aims to produce various rare earth element groups and products, including Tb and Dy, with plans for installation of the first full-scale RapidSX™ Machine in mid-2026. |
Original sector | Critical Minerals |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Alexandria |
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Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-14 |
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