USA Rare Earth invests EUR 22.5M for 13.6% stake in Carester, secures rare earth oxide access

USA Rare Earth, Inc.

USAR to invest EUR 22.5M (cash + stock) for ~13.6% of Carester; InfraVia invests EUR 22.5M for similar stake.
Carester's Caremag facility in Lacq, France to start Q4 2026, producing NdPr, Dy, Tb oxides.
USAR subsidiary LCM Europe to purchase portion of Carester's oxide output; USAR gains access to Carester's separation IP.
Investment part of broader partnership to build integrated rare earth platform in Lacq, with French government support up to €130M.
Completion expected Q3 2026, subject to conditions including Rhodia exit.

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