Rare Element Resources Ltd. announced that Mr. Patrick M. James was appointed by the company's Board to serve as Chairman, replacing Dr. Donald Ranta who, as previously announced, retired from the Board effective June 12, 2014. Mr. James brings significant operating and executive experience to the company through his 45 years in the mining industry, including most recently as President, CEO and a director of Rio Algom Ltd. and as the current Chairman of the Board of General Moly Inc.