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MP Materials partners with U.S. Department of War and Maaden to develop rare earth refinery in Saudi Arabia
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- MP Materials, U.S. Department of War, and Maaden signed binding agreement for rare earth refinery JV in Saudi Arabia.
- JV structure: MP and DoW hold 49% equity (DoW provides non-recourse financing), Maaden holds 51%.
- Facility will process rare earth feedstock from Saudi Arabia and globally, producing separated rare earth oxides for U.S., Saudi, and allied defense.
- Agreement follows U.S.-Saudi critical minerals cooperation framework signed this week in Washington, D.C.
- MP contributes technical expertise and global sourcing in capital-light structure; expands MP's global footprint.