Rare Element Resources Ltd. announced that Dr. Donald E. Ranta, Chairman, intends to retire from the company's Board and will not stand for reelection at the company's annual general meeting in June. Additionally, the Company announced the appointment to the Board of Patrick Pat M. James, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio Algom Limited, effective April 23, 2014. Mr. Ranta will continue to serve as Chairman through the Company's annual general meeting in June, at which time the board will elect a new Chairman and evaluate committee membership.