U.S. and Brazilian Resources Under Sight of Novel Rare Earths Business Pursuit
Rare Earths Americas Positions Itself as Strategic Player in Growing Rare Earths Market
Rare Earths Americas (REA), a private critical minerals company, is making waves in the rare earths market with its ambitious plans to consolidate and secure critical supply chains for rare earth elements essential to sectors like energy, defense, and robotics. The company recently completed a successful AU$25 million (approx. US$16 million) private financing round to support its launch and operational plans for high-grade rare earth projects in the United States and Brazil.
In the U.S., REA’s flagship project is the Foothills discovery in Georgia, boasting exceptionally high grades of up to 41.3% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO), including heavy rare earths such as dysprosium and terbium used in high-performance magnets. This project benefits from being on private land, providing a streamlined permitting process, and strong logistical advantages, including low-cost power and established infrastructure, positioning it strategically for rapid development.
In Brazil, REA’s portfolio includes three key projects: the Alpha and Constellation Projects, which contain over 1 billion metric tons of high-grade ionic clay rare earth mineralization, notably rich in heavy rare earths important for permanent magnets; and the Homer Project, focused on multiple carbonatite clusters, offering potential for not only rare earths but also niobium, a strategic metal for which Brazil is a top global producer.
REA’s future plans emphasize advancing exploration and development swiftly to support long-term, stable access to critical materials amid global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical shifts. The company leverages its experienced team with expertise across mining, energy, and critical materials sectors to move efficiently in these strategic locations. The combined U.S.-Brazil platform aims to strengthen Western industrial capabilities by offering domestic sources of heavy rare earths, reducing dependence on traditional supply chains.
The rare earths market is undergoing a generational shift as the West races to secure its rare earths future. The Foothills project in the U.S., part of REA’s portfolio, offers a "streamlined permitting pathway." American companies have sought to secure alternative sources in Africa and Latin America, but investment and technology barriers remain significant. Mountain Pass in California, the only large-scale rare earth mine in the U.S., produces bastnaesite carbonate but heavily relies on foreign processing.
China's dominance in the rare earths market is due to billions of dollars invested in mining and processing since 2000, often with minimal environmental or safety oversight. The US response to China's dominance includes efforts to develop domestic mined supply and the build-out of refinement, processing, and production capacity. In April, Beijing restricted shipments of seven rare earths to the US and other countries, further highlighting the need for alternative sources.
As REA advances its rare earths projects, it intends to support the long-term supply of critical materials essential to domestic innovation. The company combines experienced operators and investors with "deep expertise across global mining, energy, and critical materials," positioning it as a potential strategic player in the evolving landscape. The rare earths market is set for a significant transformation, and REA is poised to play a crucial role in this transition.
| Aspect | U.S. (Foothills) | Brazil (Alpha, Constellation, Homer) | |------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Deposit Type | Rare earth district discovery | Ionic clay (Alpha, Constellation) and carbonatite (Homer) | | Grade | Up to 41.3% TREO | Over 1 billion tons high-grade ionic clay rare earths | | Key Elements | Heavy rare earth elements (Dy, Tb) | Dysprosium, terbium, plus potential niobium (Homer) | | Infrastructure & Permitting | Private land, strong logistics, low-cost power, streamlined permitting | Established mining region with potential for discoveries | | Strategic Goal | Secure and consolidate Western rare earth supply chains | Same; focus on scalability and processing advantages | | Funding & Expertise | AU$25 million private raise, expert team | Same |
All projects are in exploration and development stages, and resource estimates are preliminary and conceptual with typical exploration risks involved.
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