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Pentagon Invests $400M to Secure U.S. Rare Earths

7/15/2025

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The Pentagon is making a bold move by investing $400 million in MP Materials, the sole rare earth mine in the U.S. This strategic funding includes a price guarantee of $110 per kilogram for essential rare earths, aiming to bolster domestic production and lessen dependence on China amid escalating global demand and geopolitical challenges.

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The Pentagon is making a bold move by investing $400 million in MP Materials, the sole rare earth mine in the U.S. This strategic funding includes a price guarantee of $110 per kilogram for essential rare earths, aiming to bolster domestic production and lessen dependence on China amid escalating global demand and geopolitical challenges.