Blackboxstocks Inc Merger Target REalloys Enters Strategic Alliance with St George Mining to Secure High-Grade Rare Earths Supply from the Araxá Project

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Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX) announced that its merger target, REalloys Inc., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) for the commercialization of rare earth minerals from the Araxá Project in Brazil.

The strategic alliance includes a long-term offtake agreement giving REalloys access to up to 40% of Araxá's rare earth production. The Araxá Project is the largest carbonatite-hosted rare earths deposit in South America, with a resource of 40.6 Mt at 4.13% TREO, making it the second highest-grade REE deposit in the Western world.

This alliance strengthens REalloys' position in the U.S. defense and industrial magnet materials supply chain, complementing its existing assets including Hoidas Lake in Saskatchewan and its facility in Euclid, Ohio.

Positive

• Strategic access to 40% of production from one of the highest-grade rare earth deposits in the Western world
• Strengthens REalloys' position as a key U.S. defense and industrial supplier
• Existing contracts with Defense Logistics Agency and federal agencies
• Vertical integration advantage through upstream, midstream, and downstream capabilities

Negative

• MOU status indicates deal is not yet finalized
• Project development timeline and costs not specified
• Potential geopolitical risks associated with Brazilian operations

Insights

Rare Earth Metals Supply Chain Specialist

REalloys secures critical rare earth supply from high-grade Brazilian deposit, strengthening its position in US supply chain security.

This strategic alliance between REalloys (Blackboxstocks' merger target) and St George Mining represents a significant supply chain development in the rare earth elements (REE) sector. The MOU secures REalloys access to up to 40% of production from the Araxá Project - the second highest-grade REE deposit in the Western world with 40.6 Mt at 4.13% TREO.

What makes this particularly valuable is the vertical integration strategy REalloys is executing. This Brazilian supply complements their upstream asset at Hoidas Lake (Saskatchewan), their midstream processing arrangement with Saskatchewan Research Council, and their downstream facility in Euclid, Ohio. This comprehensive approach addresses the most critical vulnerability in Western rare earth supply chains - the lack of integration across mining, processing, and manufacturing.

The timing is especially strategic amid intensifying US government efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supplies. REalloys' existing contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency position the company as a trusted supplier for critical defense applications. High-grade feedstock from Araxá will enable REalloys to produce specialized magnet materials essential for advanced defense systems, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies.

The greatest value here lies in the quality and scale of the Araxá resource. At 4.13% TREO, the deposit contains approximately 3-4 times higher concentration than most operating rare earth mines outside China. This exceptional grade translates to lower production costs and potentially higher margins across the value chain, particularly for the high-value magnetic rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium) that command premium pricing.

Alliance reinforces REalloys position as a key leader in the U.S. rare earths supply chain

DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX), (“Blackbox” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its merger target, REalloys Inc. (“REA” or “REalloys”), a vertically integrated rare earth company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with St George Mining Limited (“St. George”) (ASX: SGQ) to collaborate on the commercialization of rare earth minerals from their Araxá Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Under the alliance, REalloys and St George will enter into a long-term offtake agreement to secure REalloys access to up to 40% of Araxá’s rare earth production. The two companies will also collaborate on advanced programs to enhance processing and maximize recoveries from Araxá’s high-grade resource. Together, these efforts reinforce and strengthen REalloys’ role as a cornerstone of the U.S. defense and industrial magnet materials supply chain.

Key Highlights:

• World-class Rare Earth Strategic Supply: Araxá is the largest and highest-grade carbonatite-hosted rare earths deposit in South America, and the second highest-grade REE deposit globally in the Western world, with a resource of 40.6 Mt at 4.13% TREO1 - and favorable project logistics that support a fast-tracked development.

• U.S. Government Trusted Partner: REalloys has contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency and other federal agencies to develop, qualify, and ultimately manufacture high-purity rare earth metals and magnets for critical defense and commercial applications.

• Downstream Advantage: By leveraging REalloys’ advanced metallization and alloying technologies, the collaboration is expected to optimize Araxá’s processing flowsheet to deliver products best suited for U.S. protected markets.
  

“This MOU is an important milestone for REalloys as we continue to secure high-grade rare earth feedstock for our U.S. operations,” said RElloys Chairman, Leonard Sternheim. “The Araxá Project’s scale and grade, combined with our advanced downstream technologies, will allow us to deliver critical magnet materials for U.S. defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Strengthening ex-China supply chains is a national priority, and this alliance will position REalloys to play a pivotal role in that effort.”

“We are extremely excited to enter into this MOU to forge a strategic alliance with REalloys, which greatly bolsters the development potential for the rare earths opportunity at our 100%-owned Araxá Project,” said John Prineas, Executive Chairman of St George Mining. “The recent rare earths supply chain intervention by the U.S. Department of Defense illustrates the realignment of the global rare earths market now underway. REalloys is one of the leading suppliers of high-performance magnet materials to the U.S. defense and industrial sectors, which means this alliance will create an attractive pathway for St George to access the fast-growing downstream sector of the U.S. rare earths industry.”

As REalloys accelerates the buildout of its vertically integrated rare earth supply chain - anchored by its upstream asset Hoidas Lake in Saskatchewan and further supported by a strategic MOU with the Saskatchewan Research Council for midstream processing services, and its downstream capability through its wholly owned facility in Euclid, Ohio, this new alliance with St George Mining comes at a pivotal moment. With the U.S. government intensifying efforts to secure ex-China rare earth supply chains, the Araxá alliance position REalloys as a critical contributor to national defense, energy security, and industrial resilience.

About REalloys Inc.

REalloys Inc. (REA) operates a downstream magnet material, critical metals, alloys, & magnet manufacturing facility, located in Euclid, Ohio, and owns the Hoidas Lake Rare Earth Elements Project, located in Saskatchewan, Canada. The project boasts a significant Mineral Resource Estimate of 2,153,000 tons of Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) in the Measured and Indicated categories, with significant potential upside. The Hoidas Lake deposit is distinguished by its unique combination of both Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs), including Dysprosium, Terbium, Gadolinium, and Erbium, as well as Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs) such as Neodymium, Praseodymium, Cerium, and Lanthanum. REA is expanding its Ohio facility’s production capacity and is concurrently de-risking and advancing its HLREE Project. By incorporating additional verified rare earth element sources, toll manufacturing, and expanding the Euclid Facility’s installed manufacturing capacity, REA is positioned to meet U.S. Protected Markets high performance magnet materials, critical metals, and magnets demand on an accelerated timeline.

For more information, go to www.realloys.com

About the Araxá Project

St George acquired 100% of the Araxá Project on 27 February 2025. Araxá is a de-risked, potentially world-class rare earths and niobium project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, located adjacent to CBMM’s worldleading niobium mining operations. The region around the Araxá Project has a long history of commercial niobium production and provides access to infrastructure and a skilled workforce. St George has negotiated government support for expedited project approvals and assembled a highly experienced in-country team and established relationships with key parties and authorities in Brazil to drive the Project through exploration work and development studies. St George has been selected to participate in the Federal Government’s MagBras Initiative – a program aimed at establishing an integrated and sustainable rare earth products supply chain including the production of permanent magnets entirely within Brazil – and has signed a cooperation agreement with the State of Minas Gerais in October 2024 pursuant to which the State will assist in expediting permitting approvals for the Araxá Project.

About Blackboxstocks Inc.

Blackboxstocks Inc. is a financial technology and social media hybrid platform offering real-time proprietary analytics and news for stock and options traders of all levels. Our web-based software employs "predictive technology" enhanced by artificial intelligence to find volatility and unusual market activity that may result in the rapid change in the price of a stock or option. Blackbox continuously scans the NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, CBOE, and all other options markets, analyzing over 10,000 stocks and up to 1,500,000 options contracts multiple times per second. We provide our users with a fully interactive social media platform that is integrated into our dashboard, enabling our users to exchange information and ideas quickly and efficiently through a common network. We recently introduced a live audio/screenshare feature that allows our members to broadcast on their own channels to share trade strategies and market insight within the Blackbox community. Blackbox is a SaaS company with a growing base of users that spans over 40 countries. For more information, go to https://blackboxstocks.com/.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Blackboxstocks' merger target REalloys' deal with St George Mining?

The deal gives REalloys access to 40% of rare earth production from the Araxá Project, which is the largest carbonatite-hosted rare earths deposit in South America and second highest-grade in the Western world.

What is the resource size of the Araxá Project that BLBX's merger target will access?

The Araxá Project has a resource of 40.6 Mt at 4.13% TREO, making it the largest and highest-grade carbonatite-hosted rare earths deposit in South America.

How does this alliance affect REalloys' position in the U.S. supply chain?

The alliance strengthens REalloys' position as a key supplier of rare earth materials for U.S. defense and industrial applications, supporting national efforts to secure ex-China supply chains.

What existing assets does REalloys have in its rare earth supply chain?

REalloys has the Hoidas Lake asset in Saskatchewan, a strategic MOU with Saskatchewan Research Council for processing, and a downstream facility in Euclid, Ohio.

What government contracts does REalloys currently hold?

REalloys has contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency and other federal agencies to develop, qualify, and manufacture high-purity rare earth metals and magnets for defense and commercial applications.