REalloys rare earth supply deal with SRC targets NdPr, Dy, and Tb output in Canada

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REalloys has signed a REalloys rare earth supply deal with Saskatchewan Research Council to secure key magnet inputs. The five-year agreement commits REalloys to purchase 80% of SRC’s annual output. The materials include neodymium-praseodymium metal, plus dysprosium and terbium oxides. Therefore, the deal tightens a North American pathway for magnet-grade rare earths.

The partners will also run a feasibility study for a larger processing, separation, and metallization complex in Saskatoon. Meanwhile, REalloys will spend $21mn to expand SRC’s existing facility in the city. The upgrade targets 400 tonnes per year of NdPr metal. It also targets 30 t/yr of Dy oxide and 15 t/yr of Tb oxide. As a result, the site becomes a stronger bridge between separation and downstream magnet supply.

Expansion plan builds a staged ramp to commercial scale

The REalloys rare earth supply deal pairs offtake with capacity growth at SRC. The expansion plan also includes a later step to lift NdPr metal output to 600 t/yr. Therefore, REalloys can align volumes with customer qualification cycles and magnet production ramp-ups.

SRC expects the facility to start commissioning by December 2026. It expects full operations during 2027. However, timelines will still depend on equipment delivery and commissioning performance. Even so, the staged plan reduces execution risk compared with a single jump to full commercial scale.

Public funding and heavy rare earths strengthen the regional magnet chain

Government funding supports the Saskatoon rare earth processing buildout. Government of Saskatchewan has provided C$71mn, and the Government of Canada has provided C$30mn. Therefore, the project blends industrial policy with private capital to accelerate capacity.

The REalloys rare earth supply deal also emphasizes heavy rare earth oxides. Dy and Tb support high-temperature magnet performance in EV traction motors and industrial drives. Meanwhile, SRC’s facility will act as a precursor to REalloys’ planned commercial plant in Saskatoon. That future facility targets 2,700 t/yr of NdPr metal, plus 200 t/yr of Dy metal and 85 t/yr of Tb metal. As a result, the region positions itself for deeper value capture beyond basic processing.

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This structure links offtake, expansion capital, and public funding into one bankable story. Therefore, it can speed customer qualification for NdPr metal supply outside China. However, the big test will be consistent quality at scale, especially for Dy and Tb pathways.