Rare Element Added to S&P/TSX SmallCap Index
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LAKEWOOD, COLORADO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/21/12 -- Rare Element Resources Ltd. (TSX: RES)(NYSE Amex: REE)(NYSE MKT: REE) is pleased to report that the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index has added Rare Element Resources to the index commencing at close of market September 21, 2012. Rare Element was one of 47 companies added to the Index this year.
Randall Scott, President and CEO, stated, "We are pleased to be added to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index. Our historical liquidity and market capitalization has enabled our inclusion into the Index and we will work hard to maintain our status on the Index."
Rare Element Resources Ltd. (TSX: RES)(NYSE Amex: REE)(NYSE MKT: REE) is a publicly traded mineral resource company focused on exploration and development of rare-earth elements and gold. In addition to the REE exploration and evaluation efforts, the Company controls the Sundance gold project, which is located on the same property in Wyoming.
For information, refer to the Company's website at www.rareelementresources.com.
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Contacts:
Rare Element Resources Ltd.
Anne Hite
720-278-2466
www.rareelementresources.com