ReElement Technologies

09/01/2026

Brings the Small Modular Reactor Refining Challenge Into Focus

ReElement is focused on one of the most critical layers of the advanced energy supply chain:

🔹The ability to separate, purify, and refine complex critical mineral feedstocks into high-purity materials that emerging industries can use.

Small modular reactors, , are a strong example of why that matters.
As advanced nuclear technologies move closer to deployment, the conversation cannot stop at reactor design. These systems will also depend on specialized materials that support performance, safety, reliability, and long-term supply chain confidence.

is one example. Valued in nuclear applications for its ability to absorb neutrons, is also highly supply constrained because it is typically produced as a byproduct of zirconium processing. That creates a challenge when new demand begins to form around advanced nuclear deployment.

For , materials like highlight a broader point: advanced industries do not simply need access to raw materials. They need qualified, high-purity supply from refining platforms that can support consistency, scalability, and secure sourcing.

🔹That is where ReElement’s work is relevant.

ReElement’s chromatography-based platform is designed to separate and purify rare earth elements and other critical minerals from complex feedstocks through a more efficient and scalable refining process.

🔹This is not only an advanced nuclear story. It is a materials science story, a critical mineral refining story, and a domestic and allied supply chain story.

08/27/2026

Strengthening the Team Behind Commercial Operations at Marion

ReElement Technologies has added seven experienced professionals to strengthen the operational and technical team responsible for commissioning, operating and expanding our commercial-scale refining platform at our Marion, Indiana facility.

The newest additions bring experience across large-scale industrial operations, engineering, advanced research, manufacturing workforce development and international commercial markets:

🔹 Bill Baken, Shift Operations Manager – More than 20 years of experience in large-scale, continuous-process manufacturing, including leading operations exceeding one million tons annually.
🔹 Deann Cooper, Human Resources Manager – Brings manufacturing recruiting and human resources experience as we continue building and supporting our skilled Marion workforce.
🔹 JacobMiller Jr., Area Lead – More than 10 years of U.S. Navy experience, including service with the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department, bringing operational discipline and leadership from high-accountability environments.
🔹 Vedat Ozsever, Marion Plant Engineering Manager – Brings 20 years of process engineering experience in the coal mining industry and a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky.
🔹 Derrick Roper, Business Analyst – Brings experience and relationships across African and European markets to support business development, strategic partnerships and ReElement’s international growth.
🔹 Glen Stewart, Shift Operations Manager – More than 22 years of U.S. Navy leadership experience across large-scale operations, maintenance ex*****on and operational readiness.
🔹 Chih-Yao Tsao (Eddie), Senior Research Scientist – Returns to ReElement after completing his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University under Dr. Linda Wang, with a focus on new feedstocks and continued process improvement.

“The strength of any commercial operation ultimately comes down to the people behind it.” - Kirk T. Taylor, CFO, ReElement Technologies.

The team expansion comes as ReElement advances Marion toward multi-element commercial production. Our first commercial-scale germanium production column has been successfully commissioned and operated, demonstrating the scalability of our chromatography-based refining platform, and the required air permits are now in place for all four initial production lines.

Our platform has demonstrated that it can scale commercially. Now we are building the organization to translate that capability into safe, reliable and sustained commercial operations.

Welcome to ReElement, Bill, Dee, Jacob, Vedat, Derrick, Glen and Eddie.

Read the official announcement here - https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/reelement-technologies-strengthens-commercial-operations-team-as-marion-rare-eart-1210936

08/25/2026

ReElement Completes Air Permitting for All Four Initial Production Lines

Another important step forward at ReElement’s Marion, Indiana refining facility.

Air permitting is now complete for all four initial production lines. Remember, this follows the successful commissioning of the Company's first commercial-scale germanium production column - validating the scalability and modular architecture of ReElement's chromatography-based refining platform.

The facility is designed to refine germanium, gallium and multiple rare earth elements, including neodymium, dysprosium, terbium, gadolinium, yttrium and samarium.

“Receiving the principal approvals necessary to operate the production lines represents a significant milestone in ReElement’s commercialization,” said Mark Jensen, Chairman and CEO of ReElement Technologies.

▪ Permitting complete.
▪ Installation and commissioning underway.
▪ Commercial production ahead.

Read the full announcement here - https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/air-permit-granted-reelement-marion-113010569.html

08/18/2026

ReElement’s Ben Kincaid recently joined U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David L. Fogel and industry leaders for a business roundtable focused on strengthening commercial engagement between the United States and Uzbekistan.

The discussion explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment across strategic sectors, including critical minerals, mining, advanced processing and was in support of American Resources Corporation's partnership with UZTMK.

ReElement looks forward to continuing conversations around how innovative U.S. refining capabilities can be deployed to support responsible critical mineral development and strengthen secure, diversified supply chains, including opportunities involving tungsten.

08/17/2026

Big recognition for one of ReElement’s own!

Congratulations to Dr. Yi Ding, Chief Technology Officer of ReElement Technologies, on being named a 2026 Purdue Engineering 38 by 38 Award recipient.

The award recognizes 38 Purdue Engineering alumni age 38 or younger who have demonstrated an accelerated trajectory of professional success, achievement and impact.

Yi’s work embodies exactly that. His ability to translate complex science into scalable, real-world refining solutions is helping drive ReElement’s technology from the laboratory to commercial production, including the recent successful operation of our first commercial-scale germanium production column at our Marion, Indiana facility.

As Kirk Taylor, CFO of ReElement Technologies, shared:�“Yi’s leadership and technical vision have been an important part of that progress, and we could not be more excited to see Purdue University recognize his impact.”

Congratulations, Yi. Well deserved!

Read the full story here - https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/reelement-technologies-cto-yi-ding-named-a-2026-purdue-engineering-38-by-38-award-1206412

08/13/2026

ReElement Technologies has reached another important commercialization milestone at our Marion, Indiana facility.

▪️ We have successfully commissioned and operated our first commercial-scale germanium production column, validating that our demand-aligned, chromatography-based refining platform can move from laboratory and pilot production to commercial-scale operations.

▪️ This is more than a technology demonstration. It is validation that the platform we have spent years developing has been de-risked and is being commercially deployed to meet customer demand.

▪️ The successful commissioning also validates the largest chromatography columns ReElement currently intends to deploy across our facilities and future partner locations.

▪️ With commercial-scale validation now complete, our focus turns to commissioning the remaining Phase I production lines at Marion and continuing the transition to dedicated commercial production.

▪️ A New Model Built on Innovation — Multi-element, de-risked and aligned with partner demand. Now deployed in a modular model and operating at commercial scale.

Read our announcement here: https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/reelement-technologies-successfully-demonstrates-commercial-scale-refining-platfo-1204403

08/11/2026

American Resources Corporation Chairman and CEO Mark Jensen joined President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and leaders from across the U.S. mining and critical minerals industry on Friday for the American Mining Industry Roundtable at the U.S. Department of State.

The discussion focused on a challenge that continues to move higher on the national agenda: building secure, resilient domestic and allied supply chains for the critical minerals essential to defense, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, energy infrastructure and the broader U.S. economy.

For American Resources, ReElement Technologies and Electrified Materials Corporation, that work is already underway.

Across feedstock origination, industrial processing and advanced refining, our focus is on connecting the capabilities required to move critical minerals from resource and recycled material to separated, high-purity products that can support American manufacturing.

As Mark Jensen noted, "Mining is only the first step. Building a durable U.S. critical mineral supply chain also requires processing, separation, refining, technology and strategic collaboration."

The conversations in Washington reinforced both the urgency of that work and the opportunity ahead.

BOLSTERING AMERICAN MINING: Today, President Donald J. Trump held a historic roundtable with the mining industry where he announced over $2 billion

08/05/2026

A Major Milestone for ReElement Technologies

The first commercial-scale delivery of feedstock has arrived at our Marion Advanced Technology Center, on time and under budget.

The speed and precision of the Marion team have been exceptional. From facility development to equipment installation and now the arrival of commercial-scale feedstock, each step is moving ReElement closer to expanded domestic production of the critical materials needed for defense, energy and advanced technologies.

This is what disciplined ex*****on and demand aligned refining looks like.

And we are just getting started.

08/04/2026

HOW REELEMENT SCALES

Product by Product. Customer by Customer. Capacity Aligned With Demand.

You Are Asking the Wrong Question

One of the most common questions we receive is:
Can ReElement’s refining technology scale?

It is a fair question.
But it is not quite the right one.

The better question is:
How does ReElement scale commercially?

That is where our model stands apart.
Traditional refining often begins with a massive investment in fixed-capacity infrastructure, followed by the challenge of securing enough feedstock and customer demand to fully utilize that capacity.

ReElement takes a different approach.

At ReElement, we practice Demand-Aligned Refining.
Rather than building capacity first and hoping demand follows, we:
🔹Qualify the chemistry
🔹Validate the process with commercial partners
🔹Begin initial commercial production
🔹Expand refining capacity as customer demand grows

This is a fundamentally different way to build a refining business:
🔹It reduces technical risk.
🔹It reduces commercial risk.
🔹It reduces capital risk.
🔹Most importantly, it allows us to grow in step with real market demand rather than making one large bet on a single feedstock, product or future market.

Demand does not follow the refinery.
The refinery follows demand.

In the next post, we will show how this works using as a real-world example.

🔹Product by Product. Customer by Customer. Capacity Aligned With Demand.

07/28/2026

ReElement Technologies is scaling quickly, and that growth requires more than advanced technology. It requires the right people to move that technology into commercial production.

🟢 We recently welcomed 13 new team members across operations, engineering, maintenance, laboratory sciences, finance and process optimization. Together, they are strengthening the capabilities needed to commission additional refining lines, expand production and support growing customer demand.

🟢 Among these additions are five experienced professionals who will play important roles in ReElement’s continued growth:

• LuisGarza, Maintenance Manager
• Anastasiia Natova, Process Engineer
• Emma Kerr, Industrial Engineer
• Silvia J Rodriguez Vargas, Research Scientist
• Sara Tanner, Accounting Manager

🟢 Each brings valuable expertise to ReElement as we continue building our Indiana-based refining capabilities and advancing from technology validation to commercial ex*****on.

🟢 Our approach remains disciplined and demand-aligned: expanding capacity alongside customer demand, supported by the operational, technical, scientific and financial talent required to execute at scale.

🟢 Welcome to the team.