Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Production Target
Target date for achieving a 6,000 metric ton NdPr oxide annual run rate.
Strategic Pivot
MP Materials halts ore exports to China, focusing on internalizing the supply chain.
DoD Funding
The Department of Defense awards $35M for heavy rare earth element processing capabilities.
Public Listing
The company goes public on the NYSE via a SPAC merger to fund processing upgrades.
Acquisition of Mountain Pass
MP Materials acquires the Mountain Pass mine out of bankruptcy to restart U.S. production.
MP Materials is spearheading the restoration of a domestic rare earth supply chain, transitioning from a raw ore exporter to a vertically integrated magnet manufacturer. This shift is critical for U.S. national security, as rare earth magnets are essential components in advanced defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet.
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