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The U.S. Army Just Took a Historic Step to Break China's Rare Earth Dominance

News | 2026/07/07 15:01

The U.S. Army Just Took a Historic Step to Break China's Rare Earth Dominance

The U.S. Army has selected REalloys for rare earth processing

The U.S. Army has placed REalloys at the center of America’s drive to rebuild its heavy rare earth supply chain, selecting the company to build and operate the first-ever commercial critical mineral processing operation on a U.S. military installation.

REalloys plans to build a heavy rare earth processing complex at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah capable of refining dysprosium and terbium, two of the most strategically important rare earth elements used in high-temperature permanent magnets for defense systems.

This project marks the first time commercial critical mineral processing is being integrated directly into America’s national security infrastructure.

Commercial development is targeted to begin in 2027, with initial operating capability expected no later than 2028.

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