According to the company, total drill footage for the program is 48,473.5ft in 63 REE drill holes.

In addition to the development and exploration core drilling, the company completed an additional 37 large diameter core holes to provide bulk sample material for metallurgical test work.

Several 55 gallon barrels of surface mineralized material were also collected for the test work, the company said.

A total of 34 drill holes were also completed this year for the benefit of the gold exploration program.

Rare Element Resources is focused on exploration and development of rare-earth elements and gold on the Bear Lodge property.