Apple Inks $500M Deal With the Only US Rare Earth Miner
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The Cupertino tech giant has inked a $500 million deal with Mountain Pass’ owner and operator MP Materials, the two companies announced on Tuesday, in a move that will help Apple onshore a part of its sprawling supply chain.
Apple has signed a deal worth $500 million with MP Materials, the only rare earth producer of the United States.
Key Takeaways MP Materials' Mountain Pass, Calif., facility, the only operational rare earths mine in the U.S., and its magnet plant in Fort Worth, Texas, have drawn interest from investors ranging from the Pentagon to tech giant Apple in recent days.
Apple is investing $500 million with MP Materials to design and manufacture recycled rare earth magnets in the US, specifically for Apple devices.