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MP Materials & NioCorp Developments

2 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 09, 2026

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MP Materials is a direct competitor of NioCorp Developments in the critical minerals sector, both aiming to strengthen the US domestic supply chain for strategic materials. MP Materials has established production, while NioCorp is developing its project.

Shared Events (2)
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Domestic
US invests $3B in critical minerals
MP Materials: A leading rare earth producer that presented magnets to Trump and is expanding domestic refining.
NioCorp Developments: Signed a preliminary deal to supply scandium to Lockheed Martin.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
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Business
CRML shortlisted for Mrima Hill tender
MP Materials: Mentioned as operator of Mountain Pass; not directly involved in this event.
NioCorp Developments: Mentioned for Elk Creek project; not directly involved.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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