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Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project

Rocky Mountain (R2)· Bearlodge Ranger District· Wyoming

Minerals and geology

Rare Element Resources Inc. has submitted a Mine Plan of Operations to the Black Hills National Forest. The project proposes to develop an open-pit mine with associated infrastructure and support facilities. The project also includes reclamation, monitoring, mitigation, and closing.

Milestones: where it is in the process

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  • Two Eagle, PhilimonSicangu Lakota Treaty Council
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/21/2026
  • Elkshoulder, Payton
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/21/2026
  • Millan, Shea
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/22/2026
  • Dunckel, Anne
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/23/2026
  • A-V, Kate
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/23/2026
  • D, Ann
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/23/2026
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  • Peterson, Marie
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Cheney, Chelsea
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Rogers, Roy
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Randel, Rebecca
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Two Crow, Stephanie A.
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Brown, Jacob
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Twiss, Santana
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Ridinger, Bellamy
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Gagnon, Bruce
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Foxfern, Debra
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Hefner, Andrew
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • de Bellabre, Loïc
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Bjorkman, Lisa
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Digrazia, Tom
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • von Bargen, Sister Deanna Rose
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/24/2026
  • Savage, Lisa
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • GhostHorse, Paul
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • A, Jessi
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Kaufman, Jeffrey
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Rabin, GdEtp, CEO, CTO, COO, founder, Mark
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Anon, Anon
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Beverstock, Caleb
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Martin, Jared
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Ruha, Catherine
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Luecke, Julie
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Brinton, Richard
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Garcia, Cristal
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/25/2026
  • Nell, Julia
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Zorzy, Rachel
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Ballensky, Jason
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Schulder, Shaw
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Nerenburg, Jeannie-Kay
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Steinitz, Alexander
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Harlan-Marks, Timothy
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Hanna, Madeleine
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Poore, Adelaida
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Pauly, Anthony
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Poore, Riki
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Peters, Hendrik
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Westgate, Rebecca
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Tuininga, Emily
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Cutgrass, Isiah
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Zephier, Robin
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/26/2026
  • Davey, Matthew
    Other (Notice of Intent)· 08/27/2026

Details

Analysis
Environmental Impact Statement
Counties
Crook
Last updated
6/2/2026
Contact
Wendy Schuyler, Project Manager
Email
wendy.schuyler@usda.gov
Phone
605-673-9361
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