RE:RE:DontUcore and Mech-Chem executives will be visiting each prospective facility in mid-December as part of our continued due diligence and down-selection process," stated Mike Schrider, P.E., Ucore's VP and COO. "In doing so, we will further evaluate each facility's technical and logistical merits. Additionally, we will have the opportunity for face-to-face engagement with state, local and regional officials regarding the long-term mutual suitability and available opportunities as Ucore and Louisiana establish an initial cornerstone of the growing rare earth industry in North America.