Apple Invests $500 Million in U.S. Rare-Earth Supply Chain
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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.
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.
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.
MP Materials is a US producer that just last week secured backing from the Pentagon, and will now be working with the biggest name in consumer technology.
Apple is investing $500 million with MP Materials to design and manufacture recycled rare earth magnets in the US, specifically for Apple devices.