A New U.S. Facility Could Break China’s Grip on Critical Materials

The rare earth supply chain moves through several stages. Ore is mined and processed into concentrates, which are then separated into individual oxides such as neodymium and praseodymium.REAlloys’ metallization operations in Euclid, Ohio represent one of the few facilities in North America already converting rare-earth oxides into metals and magnet-grade alloys.That concentration now represents a strategic exposure for Western industry and defense planners alike. Beginning in 2027, U.S. procurement rules wi ...