Highlights

• Rare Earths Americas files for an IPO on NYSE American under ticker REA, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald and other major underwriters to fund heavy rare earth development.
• IPO proceeds will advance the high-grade Shiloh project in Georgia, which reported up to 20.01% TREO, alongside strategic projects in Brazil including Alpha and Constellation.
• The company positions itself to address Western supply chain gaps in critical heavy rare earths for defense and technology amid rising demand and favorable domestic development conditions.

Rare Earths Americas (opens in a new tab) has taken a significant step toward entering public markets, announcing the filing of a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering. The company intends to list on the NYSE American under the ticker “REA,” positioning itself as an emerging player focused on heavy rare earth development across North and South America.

Backed by a syndicate led by Cantor Fitzgerald, alongside Stifel, Canaccord Genuity, and B. Riley Securities, the offering remains subject to market conditions and regulatory review. Pricing, share count, and timing have yet to be disclosed.

Proceeds from the IPO are expected to fund exploration and technical advancement across a diversified project base. In the United States, capital will be directed toward the Shiloh project in Georgia (opens in a new tab), including drilling, metallurgical testing, and permitting. In Brazil, the company plans to advance its Alpha project in Bahia and the Constellation project in Minas Gerais, focusing on evaluation, engineering, and land consolidation.

With additional funds earmarked for early-stage assets, Rare Earths Americas is positioning itself to capitalize on rising demand for heavy rare earth elements critical to defense and advanced technologies, while Western supply chains remain underdeveloped.

Shiloh Project Georgia

The Shiloh project in Georgia represents a potentially transformative rare earth discovery in the United States, identified through magnetic surveys and geophysical analysis roughly 110 km southwest of Atlanta. Early results indicate exceptionally high grades—up to 20.01% total rare earth oxides (TREO)—placing it among the highest reported globally. The project benefits from advantageous logistics and development conditions, including location on private land enabling more streamlined permitting, direct rail connectivity to major East Coast ports, established road infrastructure, and access to low-cost energy. Together, these factors support the potential for a phased, capital-efficient development strategy with strong margin potential, positioning Shiloh as a strategically significant domestic supply opportunity.