U.S. DoD invested $400m in MP Materials19 Feb 2026 16:08
In July 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced a transformative partnership with MP Materials, investing $400 million in equity and a $150 million loan (totaling $550 million) to establish domestic rare earth magnet independence. This, combined with previous, smaller funding initiatives since 2020, makes the Pentagon a major shareholder, aiming to build a secure "mine-to-magnet" supply chain.
MP Materials
Key details of the investment:
$400M Equity Investment:
The DoD purchased $400 million of convertible preferred stock, making them a significant shareholder in the company to support magnet manufacturing in Texas.
$150M Loan: A $150 million loan was provided for heavy rare earth separation capacity in California.
Objective: The partnership enables the construction of the "10X Facility" to produce 10,000 metric tons of rare earth magnets annually, reducing reliance on foreign, particularly Chinese, sources.