USA Rare Earth Announces Preliminary Inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index

Company Overview - USA Rare Earth, Inc. is developing a rare earth sintered neo magnet manufacturing plant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, aiming to establish domestic supply, extraction, and processing capabilities for rare earth and critical minerals [3] - The company intends to supply its magnet manufacturing plant and market surplus materials to third parties, focusing on various industries including defense, automotive, aviation, industrial, AI robotics, medical, and consumer electronics [3] - USA Rare Earth's strategy aligns with national priorities, offering the potential for a sustainable and secure domestic supply of materials critical to key industries [3] Index Inclusion - USA Rare Earth has been included on the preliminary list for addition to the Russell 2000® Index, with expected effectiveness on December 22, 2025, pending FTSE Russell's standard review process [1] - Membership in the Russell 2000® Index ensures automatic inclusion in the broader Russell 3000® Index and applicable growth and value style indexes, which are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors [2]