Pentagon will be the largest shareholder in a rare earth minerals company
The U.S. Department of Defense is making a major move to secure critical materials for national security, committing $400 million to become the largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials. The deal aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China by fast-tracking domestic production of rare earth magnets—key components in defense systems. A new California facility will anchor this effort, backed by Pentagon contracts and financing from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, reflecting a growing push to rebuild essential supply chains at home. Hannah Parker with Quartz has the full story.
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