Investment & Stake - Department of Defence acquired a 15% stake in MP Materials for $400 million [1] - The acquisition makes the Department of Defence the largest shareholder in MP Materials [1] Company Profile - MP Materials is the country's sole producer of rare-earth metals [1]

Rare Earth Dependence - America relies on China for approximately 80% of its rare-earth products [1] - This dependence gives China a significant chokehold over various industries [1] Government Strategy - The US government is investing heavily in America's only rare-earth metal producer to reduce reliance on China [1]