Rare Element Resources Ltd. and Medallion Resources Ltd.: Eden Rare-Earth Project Airborne Geophysical Survey Delivered

Rare Element Resources Ltd. ("Rare Element Resources") (TSX VENTURE:RES) and
Medallion Resources Ltd. ("Medallion") (TSX VENTURE:MDL) announce that they have
received the basic data and initial interpretation from a helicopter-borne
high-intensity electromagnetic geophysical survey flown over the Eden Lake
rare-earth-element (REE) property during December 2009.


"This survey is our first contribution to the exploration of the Eden REE
Project. We are eager to accelerate this initial project momentum and are
compiling all available information as we plan the 2010 field exploration
program," said Bill Bird, Medallion president & CEO. "A number of new
geophysical anomalies were detected during the survey, including some apparently
significant conductors (potential mineralization hosts). As part of our detailed
analysis of the data, these will be checked against our geological data. A
detailed analysis of the survey data has begun and we anticipate the findings
will be valuable as we lay out drill targets in both areas of known
mineralization and new areas of REE targets."


The entire 1871-hectare Eden property, plus a significant surrounding area, was
covered by the survey, which was the first of its type for this property. A
total of 635 line kilometres were flown. Line spacings were at 100 metres.
Aeroquest International Limited, of Mississauga, Ontario, flew the survey using
its AeroTEM IV/mag system, which provides time-domain electromagnetic and
magnetic data that can help locate subsurface occurrences of structures and rock
types that are potential hosts of rare-earth-element mineralization.


Rare Element Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:RES) is a publicly traded mineral
resource company focused on rare-earth elements and gold. In addition to the REE
exploration and evaluation efforts, the Company and Newmont have entered into
the Sundance gold exploration joint venture on the Company's Wyoming property.
Newmont has the right to earn a 65% working interest in Rare Element Resources'
property, excluding any rights to the rare-earth elements and uranium but
including rights to gold and other metals, by performing US$5 million in
property work expenditures over a five-year period. Newmont also has the right
to earn an additional 15% working interest by completing a positive project
feasibility study. Gold exploration drilling began in July for the 2009 program,
and rare-earth drilling began in August.


Medallion Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:MDL) explores for rare-earth elements and
other metals that are key components required by new energy-saving technologies,
such as wind turbines, electric and hybrid vehicles, and heating and
refrigeration systems. Increasing interest in energy conservation and
environmental protection are fuelling intense interest in, and public awareness
of these critical commodities. As understanding and demand increase, Medallion
is well positioned to take part in potential breakthroughs in the exploration
for these rare metals.


Medallion is concluding an agreement with Rare Element Resources to option a 65%
interest in a joint venture to explore the Eden Lake REE property in Western
Manitoba, which is a recent discovery and one of North America's ten most
promising REE prospects. A very large mineralized area, high-grade assays and
multiple-mineralization styles support a number of targets for mineralization
over a large surface area.


ON BEHALF OF THE RARE ELEMENT RESOURCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Donald E. Ranta, PhD, PGeo, President & CEO

ON BEHALF OF THE MEDALLION RESOURCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William H. Bird, PhD, PGeo, President & CEO

Donald E. Ranta, PhD, PGeo, serves the Rare Element Board of Directors as an
internal, technically Qualified Person. Technical information in this news
release has been reviewed by Dr. Ranta and has been prepared in accordance with
Canadian regulatory requirements that are set out in National Instrument 43-101.
This news release was prepared by Rare Element management, who take full
responsibility for content.


William H. Bird, PhD, PGeo, who serves the Board of Directors of Medallion
Resources as an internal, technically Qualified Person, has reviewed this
release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Some of the
statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements, such as
estimates and statements that describe the Medallion's future acquisition and
exploration plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that
Medallion or its management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Since
forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very
nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each
case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in these
statements. Such risks include expectations that may be raised by discussing
potential acquisitions. Also, in order to proceed with Medallion's exploration
plans, additional funding is necessary and, depending on market conditions, this
funding may not be forthcoming on a schedule or on terms that facilitate
Medallion's plans.