For downstream customers, oxide quality matters. Purity, impurity control, physical form, consistency, conversion performance, and traceability all have to be understood before commercial supply can begin. These samples give potential customers the material they need to evaluate Ucore’s rare earth oxides against their own technical and manufacturing requirements. This work also gives Ucore direct feedback from downstream customers as we continue to translate the learnings from our Kingston CDF into the design, construction,  commissioning, and operational plans of the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex."

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Ucore Rare Metals Inc., a Canadian company focused on the development of rare earth element projects and refining technologies. “This collaboration strengthens VAC’s and eVAC’s strategic position in the global rare earth supply chain and ensures long-term access to critical raw materials for our permanent magnet products. Partnering with Ucore reflects our commitment to sustainable innovation and securing supply resilience."

We are delighted to partner with Ucore on this strategically significant HoA. This agreement represents a major step forward in de-risking the Yangibana Project by securing a pathway to a long-term offtake partner in the key North American market. More importantly, the joint evaluation of a downstream Hyrdromet plant in the US demonstrates the efforts by Wyloo, Ucore and Hastings to access the financing and commercial opportunities arising from the recently announced rare earth deal by the US and Australian governments to jointly support “ready to go” projects.”

Canada is proud to support Ucore in advancing critical mineral development that aligns with our national priorities and international commitments. Through the Critical Minerals Production Alliance, we are working with trusted partners to deploy sovereign tools, mobilize investments and financing, and secure offtake arrangements to accelerate the development of secure, resilient critical minerals supply chains. These minerals will power the clean energy transition, strengthen our defence and manufacturing capabilities, and position Canada as a trusted supplier to our allies.