ReElement Technologies, a minority‑held subsidiary of American Resources Corporation, has expanded its laboratory capabilities to accelerate rare‑earth production. The upgrade includes the commissioning of an X‑ray diffractometer, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, optical emission spectroscopy, and a laser diffraction particle‑size analyzer, all designed to enhance precision analysis, purity verification, and heavy‑rare‑earth separation validation within the company’s proprietary chromatographic platform.
The new analytical suite allows ReElement to rapidly identify material composition, quantify trace elements, and characterize particle size with high accuracy. These capabilities are essential for validating the chromatographic separation process and ensuring that the final products meet stringent purity specifications required for high‑performance applications.
Four new technical hires— a PhD chemical engineer focused on pilot‑scale experimentation, an analytical chemist for feedstock preparation and elemental analysis, a quality‑control manager overseeing finished‑goods validation, and an R&D engineer supporting commercialization of material flowsheets—will support the scaling of the refining platform and the transition from laboratory to commercial production.
The expansion underpins ReElement’s strategy to commercialize its chromatographic separation technology, enabling the production of high‑purity rare‑earth oxides and battery‑grade lithium at competitive costs. The company targets gadolinium, gallium, germanium, terbium, and yttrium, with purities ranging from 99.5% to 99.999%.
Mark Jensen, CEO of ReElement Technologies, said, "As we enter the next phase of scaling our multi‑mineral, multi‑feedstock refining platform, expanding laboratory infrastructure is essential. Alongside the seven patents we have recently filed, we are investing across pre‑processing, separation, and post‑processing capabilities to ensure world‑class quality control and rapid commercial qualification. Our objective is to continue innovating while delivering consistent, high‑purity materials to meet the evolving demands of the global critical mineral supply chain."
ReElement has secured a $200 million strategic equity facility and has formed partnerships that support its domestic supply‑chain objectives. This laboratory expansion positions the company to meet growing demand for critical minerals, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and capture market share in the U.S. rare‑earth and battery‑grade lithium markets.
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