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U.S. funds ReElement expansion, joins NSF critical consortium

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Marion, Indiana — ReElement Technologies, a minority-held affiliate of American Resources Corp, this week received a $25 million award from the U.S. Department of War’s Industrial Base Fund to expand rare-earth and critical mineral refining capacity at its Marion campus, financing equipment, production-line installation and working capital to scale commercial output. The company said the expanded facility will process primary and recycled feedstocks, including end-of-life permanent magnets, to produce rare earth oxides and critical minerals such as yttrium, gadolinium, germanium and gallium; ReElement was also named an industry collaborator in the NSF-backed Critical Materials Crossroads consortium eligible for up to $160 million over 10 years, linking the project to research and commercialization efforts.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

U.S. Department of War awards $25 million to ReElement through the Industrial Base Fund to expand Marion facility.
Funding designated for additional refining equipment, production-line installation, and working capital for commercial production.
ReElement commits to processing both primary ores and recycled feedstocks, including end-of-life permanent magnets.
ReElement named an industry collaborator in the NSF Critical Materials Crossroads consortium, led by University of Missouri–Kansas City.
Consortium eligibility allows up to $160 million over 10 years for research, workforce development, and commercialization of critical materials.

Why This Matters to You

This expansion means more jobs in Marion, Indiana. ReElement's plan to recycle end-of-life magnets also means less waste. If you're in the area, keep an eye out for job postings. If you're an investor, watch for potential growth in American Resources Corp.

The Bottom Line

The U.S. is investing in domestic production of critical minerals. This could reduce dependence on foreign sources. It's a win for the economy and the environment. Worth forwarding if you know someone interested in green jobs or sustainable investing.

Who Benefited

ReElement Technologies and parent American Resources benefit from a $25 million Industrial Base Fund investment to expand Marion, Indiana refining capacity and from inclusion in the NSF-backed Critical Materials Crossroads consortium, positioning them to scale commercial production and access research and potential NSF funding.