MP Materials in the news as US moves to boost rare earth supply; hosts Mountain Pass mine, the only US processing facility. Las Vegas-based, key player in US sourcing.
China has imposed export controls on 10 U.S. firms over dual-use items, while Washington blocks 46 Chinese firms from government procurement. The moves follow the Pentagon’s List and highlight a cycle of reciprocal sanctions as both sides seek to protect national security and leverage bargaining power.