Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. announced that James Hedrick, a consultant to the rare earth industry and former rare earth commodity specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey, has joined the Company's Advisory Board. James Hedrick is an independent geologic consultant to the mining industry, investment groups, media, and the government.

He retired from his position as the rare-earth commodity specialist at the U.S. Geological Survey in 2010 after nearly 32 years of U.S. Government service. Upon retirement from the U.S. Geological Survey, Jim formed Hedrick Consultants Inc. in Burke, Virginia. He has been an advisor to several rare earth and mining exploration companies in Australia, Canada, and the United States.

He provides consulting expertise on all aspects of the metal and industrial mineral industries.