Apple Inks $500M Deal With the Only US Rare Earth Miner
Digest more
EXCLUSIVE: Apple is expected to announce a $500 million commitment to MP Materials — the only rare earth mine currently operating in the United States, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal.
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.
MP Materials, which has the only operational rare earths mine in the U.S., has drawn interest as a challenger to China's dominance 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.