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Apple inks $500 million rare earth magnet deal to bring supply back to US
Apple has signed a $500-million deal with Pentagon-backed MP Materials for a supply of rare earth magnets, becoming one of ...
America’s only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements
MP Materials, the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has signed a $500 million deal with Apple.
America’s Biggest Rare-Earth Producer Makes a Play to End China’s Dominance
MP Materials’ goal to become a national rare-earths “champion” that can go toe-to-toe with China was turbocharged by Pentagon ...
Apple is pre-bunkering against China with its $500 million deal to buy American rare-earth magnets
Apple’s deal with MP Materials is more than just a supply-chain strategy. It's a geopolitical insurance policy.
Apple backs Trump rare earth minerals push, invests $500M in US mine
EXCLUSIVE: Apple is expected to announce a $500 million commitment to MP Materials — the only rare earth mine currently ...
Apple to pour $500M into US rare earth supply for iPhones
The company has reportedly promised to commit $500 million in US rare earth supplies for iPhones, iPads, Macs — and ...
Light rare earths, no magnets, and a resolve to break free of China's iron grip
Sona Comstar has developed new motors using light rare earth elements like cerium, samarium and neodymium, while Ather Energy ...
The French Seaside Factory Trying to Break China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths
The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.
In rare earth metals power struggle with China, old laptops, phones may get a new life
As rare earth supply chains are disrupted by tariffs and other trade barriers with China, e-waste recycling is growing as a ...
Apple strikes $500M deal to source rare earth materials from Fort Worth facility
MP Materials is a US producer that just last week secured backing from the Pentagon, and will now be working with the biggest ...