STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (“USAR” or the “Company”) today announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights Stillwater, Oklahoma magnet facility on track for 1Q26 commissioning.12 MOUs and JDAs signed to date—representing the potential for approximately 300 tons of annual production with customers in Aerospace & Defense, Data Center, and Automotive sectors.Success ...

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Company Overview - MP Materials is partnering with the DoD to increase the supply of rare earth magnets [1] - MP Materials owns Mountain Pass, the number one rare earth minerals site in the US [2] Financial & Market Position - The stock was up between 9% and 15% due to a 23% short position [2] - As a SPAC, the company previously lacked sufficient capital for full development [3] Strategic Implications - The deal shores up the defense department's access to rare earth minerals [1] - The deal is expected to reduce reliance on China, potentially requiring collaboration with Mexico [3]

Group 1 - Canada Rare Earth Corp. has appointed SCP Resource Finance LP as its financial advisor and engaged them to lead an offering of notes for gross proceeds of up to US$3,000,000 [1][4] - The notes will be issued at a 5.0% discount, have a maturity of 24 months, and will pay a coupon of 15.0% per annum, payable semi-annually [4] - The net proceeds from the offering will be used for general and corporate working capital purposes, and the company plans to service and repay the notes from revenue generated by its rare earth concentrates and oxides sourcing and trading operations [4] Group 2 - Canada Rare Earth operates a global essential minerals business with a focus on rare earth minerals and products, leveraging positive cash flow opportunities for growth [2] - The company is actively engaging in discussions regarding funding and off-take agreements related to a transaction announced on January 7, 2025, with further details expected to be provided [1]

Core Viewpoint - MP Materials' stock has significantly declined due to President Trump's tariff policies, which have adversely affected its revenue from Chinese customers [1][2][4]. Group 1: Tariff Impact - President Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to approximately 145%, while China has retaliated with 125% tariffs on U.S. imports [2]. - MP Materials has halted shipments of rare-earth concentrates to China, stating that selling under such high tariffs is not commercially rational [3]. - A single customer in China, Shenghe Resources Holding, accounted for about 80% of MP Materials' consolidated revenue, indicating a substantial loss of export business due to the tariffs [4]. Group 2: Company Strategy and Future Outlook - MP Materials has been preparing for the impact of tariffs by building factories to refine its own concentrate and manufacture rare-earth batteries [5]. - In the short term, MP Materials is expected to experience a significant drop in revenue and potentially larger losses than previously anticipated [6]. - Long-term projections suggest that MP Materials may turn profitable, but not before 2026, indicating a challenging year ahead for investors [6].