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Halifax, Nova Scotia (May 28, 2025) – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU; OTCQX: UURAF) (“Ucore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it will hold a formal ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday, May 29th for its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”), the Company’s first commercial rare earth element (“REE”) refining facility, located at the England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. The Louisiana SMC will produce high-purity […]

P&G’s Alexandria plant has produced fabric care products for nearly 55 years, including Tide Pods. The project is expected to result in 50 new direct and indirect jobs in Rapides Parish. Construction is expected to take place over the next two years. ALEXANDRIA, LA – Industry giant and household brand Procter & Gamble has announced it

  March 26, 2025 – Rapides Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades. Not only is Rapides Regional Medical Center the only hospital recognized in Louisiana, this achievement places Rapides Regional in the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall

SunGas Renewables Inc. has announced the formation of Beaver Lake Renewable Energy LLC, which will construct a new green methanol production facility in Central Louisiana. A wholly-owned subsidiary of SunGas Renewables, BLRE is expected to generate from the facility nearly 400,000 metric tons of green methanol a year for marine fuel while creating more than

From: Travel + Leisure Magazine  Alexandria, Louisiana Alexandria bills itself as a “small Southern city with big-city amenities.” It’s close to an airport (Alexandria International Airport, less than 10 miles away, is served by Delta and American Airlines)—and the number of nearby health care establishments and hospitals within Rapides Parish reaches nearly 500. Other prominent

An Underrated City In The Heart Of Louisiana Is A Dynamic Hub Of Creole Culture And Small-Town Vibes By Chris Hunt April 26, 2025 5:15 pm EST www.islands.com A small Southern city in the heart of Louisiana is a cultural melting pot that offers much more than meets the eye, with nearly endless outdoor pursuits

With a laid-back, small town feel, this city offers a slice of Louisiana you can’t find anywhere else.  Southern Living Magazine highlights the “11 Best Things to Do in Alexandria”  Click here for the article.

ALEXANDRIA, La. – Ucore North America, a subsidiary of Ucore Rare Metals Inc., announced it is investing $75 million to establish North America’s first modern technology rare earth element separation and purification facility in Rapides Parish. The Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex will establish a U.S.-based supply chain of rare earth oxides required to manufacture electric

LSUA proudly announces a historic milestone with total enrollment soaring to an unprecedented 6,815 full-time undergraduate students. This 33.5% increase over last year represents 1,711 new students and marks the largest total enrollment in the university’s history.

The city of Alexandria has achieved two significant milestones by placing first in the 2024 Cleanest City Contest for District VIII, Category I, and 2024 Cleanest City Contest State Winner, Category I. The awards mark the second consecutive year that Alexandria has won top honors on both the district and state levels. The victories showcase