Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSE:AVL) Engages SNC-Lavalin (TSE:SNC) to Complete Scoping Study for a Rare Earth Separation Plant in North America
Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSE:AVL) (OTCQX:AVARF) is pleased to announce that it has engaged SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSE:SNC) to complete a scoping study for the construction of a rare earth separation plant in North America. This study will provide Avalon with an estimate of capital and operating costs, as well as identify specific criteria for site selection. The study is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2010.