American Rare Earths Adds NYSE CEO Matthew Gili to Board Ahead of Nasdaq Listing — American Rare Earths Limited

Event summary

Matthew Gili, CEO of Ur-Energy Inc., to join American Rare Earths (ARE) as Non-Executive Director pending Australian regulatory approval.
Gili brings 25+ years of mine-building experience, including roles at Rio Tinto and Barrick, with direct operational expertise in Wyoming's regulatory environment.
Appointment part of ARE's broader board renewal ahead of targeted Nasdaq compliance listing in H2 2026 and prospective U.S. domicile in 2027.
Gili's uranium ISR hydrometallurgy experience is directly transferable to ARE's Halleck Creek rare earth processing development.

The big picture

American Rare Earths' appointment of Matthew Gili underscores its push toward U.S. capital markets and critical minerals independence. The move comes as rare earth supply chain security gains urgency, with ARE positioning itself as a domestic alternative to Chinese-dominated sources. Gili's uranium processing expertise could accelerate Halleck Creek's development, but the company must now prove it can meet Nasdaq governance standards.

What we're watching

Nasdaq Readiness: Whether ARE can successfully navigate the Nasdaq compliance listing process and meet U.S. institutional investor expectations.
Execution Risk: The pace at which ARE advances its Halleck Creek Definitive Feasibility Study with Gili's technical contributions.
Strategic Positioning: How ARE leverages Gili's Wyoming expertise to streamline permitting and community engagement for the Halleck Creek project.