Benzinga·2025-11-04 10:32Core Insights - Two U.S. startups have secured a $1.4 billion deal with the Trump administration and private investors to reduce China's dominance in the rare-earth magnet sector [1][2] Group 1: Deal Structure - The agreement includes a $620 million loan from the U.S. Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital to build and operate a U.S. magnet facility expected to produce 10,000 metric tons of magnets annually [3] - The U.S. Commerce Department will provide $50 million, while private investors will contribute $550 million [3] Group 2: Strategic Context - This deal is part of a broader strategy to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese rare-earth magnets, coinciding with China's decision to lift its rare earth mineral export restrictions [3][4] - The Trump administration has previously acquired stakes in five major publicly traded companies, including a 15% stake in rare earth producer MP Materials, as part of a national security strategy [4] Group 3: Industry Developments - Pakistan has begun shipping processed rare earth elements and critical minerals to the U.S. as part of a $500 million partnership [5] - Energy Fuels Inc. announced a partnership with Vulcan Elements to establish a U.S.-based supply chain for rare-earth magnets [5]