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Could the Pentagon’s $550 Million Bet on Rare Earths Signal the Next Market Boom?

The Pentagon just made one of its biggest strategic investments in U.S. mining in recent history, and it’s worth a closer look for investors.

In a bold move to secure America’s supply of rare earth elements, the Department of Defense purchased a 15% equity stake in MP Materials (MP) — the only major rare earth mining company operating in the U.S. The deal includes a staggering $400 million in stock, plus a $150 million government loan.

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