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.
Apple has signed a $500-million deal with Pentagon-backed MP Materials for a supply of rare earth magnets, one of the first U.S. tech companies to ink an agreement that aims to centralize its supply chain inside the country.