Supplier · United Kingdom
Less Common Metals
HQ Ellesmere Port, United KingdomFounded 1992
UK producer of rare-earth metals and alloys, including samarium, samarium-cobalt and NdPr; acquired by USA Rare Earth in 2025.
- Part ofUSA Rare Earth
- Acquired 2025 byUSA Rare Earth
SupplierAcquired
Government awards & programs1 award · $1.5M obligated · up to $1.5M ceiling
Awards received1
| Announced | Award | Agency | Type | Program | Obligated | Ceiling | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Samarium metal productionSP470125C0097 | Defense Logistics Agency | Contract | — | $1.5M | $1.5M | Confirmed |
- $1.5MObligated · up to $1.5M ceiling
Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.
Supply chain1 input
Produces, processes or develops1
| Input | Relation | Criticality | Capacity | Global share | Facility | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare-earth metal and alloy | Produces | Critical | — | — | — | Confirmed |
Sources3
Profile1
- 1
Supports Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city
“It was founded in 1992 and is based in Ellesmere Port,United Kingdom.”
Government1
- 2Government recordAward SP470125C0097
USAspending.gov · Supports Government award, Government award · obligated amount
“Award Amount: 1,499,000.00; Awarding Sub Agency: Defense Logistics Agency; Description: SAMARIUM METAL PRODUCTION”
Supply chain1
- 3
USA Rare Earth (GlobeNewswire) · Nov 18, 2025 · Supports Organization, Organization input
“LCM is the leading scaled ex-China rare earth metal and alloy manufacturer, with established leadership in Samarium, Samarium Cobalt and Neodymium Praseodymium metals and alloys.”
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