Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-24 14:40Core Viewpoint - The rare earth sector is experiencing a surge, with Critical Metals (CRML.US) rising over 13%, USA Rare Earth (USAR.US) increasing by more than 3.5%, and MP Materials (MP.US) up by over 3.7% due to the establishment of a key minerals investment fund by the U.S. government in collaboration with private equity firm Orion Resource Partners and Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADQ [1] Group 1 - The U.S. government, along with Orion Resource Partners and ADQ, has launched a key minerals investment fund [1] - The initial capital commitment for the fund is set at $1.8 billion, with a target size of $5 billion [1] - The fund will prioritize investments in existing or soon-to-be operational assets rather than early-stage exploration projects [1]