USA Rare Earth produces first commercial-grade yttrium
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USA Rare Earth announced its first commercial production of yttrium metal through its UK subsidiary Less Common Metals, achieving 99-99.5% purity. This milestone places the Oklahoma-based company among a limited number of producers of commercial-grade yttrium metal operating outside China. Yttrium is a heavy rare earth element essential for aerospace thermal coatings, superalloys, and advanced electronics.