Halleck Creek Ore Selected for Feedstock for the DoE METALLIC Research Consortium

DENVER, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”) has been selected to provide feedstock for the Department of Energy (DOE) Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC) consortium being led by the National Energy Technology Laboratory to establish new, domestic critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chains. In December 2025, ARR provided approximately 5 tonnes of allanite ore from the Cowboy State Mine test pit for METALLIC research1. The METALLIC consortium combines the research resources of nine national labs to validate, improve, and help commercialize technologies developed by domestic entities, amplifying the impact of the DOE and other U.S. government investments. This innovative approach fosters an ecosystem of expertise and capabilities for accelerating and de-risking CMM technology development and commercialization2.