Apple is investing $500 million in MP Materials to secure a domestic supply of rare earth minerals critical for its products, including iPhones. The move aims to reduce reliance on China and strengthen US manufacturing,

MP Materials Corp., a rare earth materials company, is seeing its stock price rise on news of a major commitment from tech giant Apple.

However, it’s not just the government rushing to ensure rare earth supply. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has one-upped the Pentagon by announcing a $500 million agreement with MP Materials to secure recycled rare earth magnets.

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In a decisive action to bolster the U.S. supply chain for rare earth magnets—essential elements for fighter jets, missiles, and electric vehicles—the

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A rare-earths producer, MP Materials is developing a rare-earth magnet production facility in Texas. MP Materials and Apple are partnering to produce rare-earth magnets. Rare-earth magnet production at the Texas facility is expected to start in 2027.

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