Ucore Rare Metals Highlights Rare Earth Price Surge Following China Export Controls, Ranks Second on TSX Venture 50

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has highlighted dramatic price increases and growing pricing disparities between China and international markets for critical heavy rare earth elements following China's April 4, 2025 export controls. The company reported dysprosium oxide exceeding $200 per kilogram in China while reaching $1,000 per kilogram outside China, with terbium oxide reaching $900 per kilogram in China and more than $4,500 per kilogram in international markets. These developments come alongside gains in praseodymium-neodymium oxide prices, creating what the company describes as a significant pricing bifurcation that underscores the strategic importance of developing secure North American supply chains.

The company emphasized that these market conditions highlight the critical need for establishing a reliable North American midstream refining supply chain centered on its proprietary RapidSX(TM) technology and planned Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex. According to Ucore, the current market dynamics demonstrate the vulnerabilities in global rare earth supply chains and create opportunities for alternative sources outside Chinese control. The company's positioning comes as it announced ranking second overall on the 2026 TSX Venture 50, supported by a remarkable 1,109% increase in market capitalization over the past year, reflecting growing investor confidence in North American rare earth development.

Ucore's strategic approach focuses on disrupting China's control of the North American rare earth element supply chain through near-term development of processing facilities in Louisiana, with subsequent facilities planned for Canada and Alaska. The company's longer-term vision includes development of its 100% controlled Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Heavy REE Project on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. These initiatives aim to create a comprehensive North American rare earth ecosystem that reduces dependency on Chinese exports and processing capabilities.

The company maintains its corporate information and updates through its official website at https://www.ucore.com, where investors and stakeholders can access current information about the company's operations and strategic direction. The recent market developments and company achievements reflect broader trends in the global rare earth sector, where geopolitical factors increasingly influence market dynamics and create opportunities for alternative supply chain development outside traditional dominant markets.