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New Scientist15h
Ancient rocks show earliest evidence of tectonic activity on Earth
The origins of plate tectonics on Earth are hotly debated, but evidence from Australia now shows that parts of the crust ...
America’s Biggest Rare-Earth Producer Makes a Play to End China’s Dominance
MP Materials’ goal to become a national rare-earths “champion” that can go toe-to-toe with China was turbocharged by Pentagon ...
Space on MSN6h
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California
SpaceX sent 26 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Tuesday (July 15), after a launch from southern California. A ...
Apple commits $500M to US-based rare-earth recycling firm MP Materials
The factory will develop a series of neodymium magnet manufacturing lines specifically designed for Apple products.
Apple Commits $500 Million for Rare-Earth Magnets From U.S. Supplier
MP Materials will supply Apple with magnets it produces at a Texas facility, expanding Apple’s U.S. supply chain at a time ...
America’s only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements
MP Materials, the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has signed a $500 million deal with Apple.
Scientific American22h
We’ve Dammed So Much Water, Earth’s Poles Have Shifted
When large masses of water are moved from one place to another, this changes the shape of Earth and leads to a phenomenon ...
Apple is investing $500 million in a US maker of rare earth magnets, and the company's stock is soaring
Apple is investing $500 million with MP Materials to design and manufacture recycled rare earth magnets in the US, ...
US rare earth pricing system is poised to challenge China's dominance
U.S. efforts to break China's dominance of the rare earths market and to drive investment in its own industry have moved up a ...
Space on MSN19h
The largest Mars rock on Earth is up for auction in NYC — it could be yours for $4 million (or more)
This Mars rock is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City this week, which is why it's currently on display in the Upper ...
MP Materials spikes 30% after inking $500 million rare-earth deal with Apple
MP Materials announced a $500 million partnership to supply Apple with rare-earth materials from its US mine, sending shares ...
Apple in $500 million rare earth magnet deal with MP to expand US supply chain
Apple has signed a $500 million deal with MP Materials for rare earth magnets, mitigating supply risks after China curbed ...