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California rare earths miner races to refine amid U.S.-China trade row
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2019-08-24XOMExxon MobilAlpha Vantage Newstariff_announcement
Event summary
MP Materials, owner of the only U.S. rare earths mine, is investing $200 million and hiring significantly to restart domestic rare earths refining by next year. This move comes as China escalates tariffs on rare earth imports, fueling U.S. national security concerns over its reliance on China for processing these critical minerals. The company aims to reduce U.S. dependence on China for rare earth processing and potentially encourage further domestic investment in magnet production.
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