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MP Materials Corp. is the largest producer of rare earth materials in the Western Hemisphere, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility in California, producing critical inputs for advanced technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense systems. MP Materials sells rare earth concentrate, separated rare earth products, and is expanding into rare earth magnet manufacturing.
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Materials - Produces rare earth concentrate and separated rare earth products, including neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide and metal, as well as other refined products such as lanthanum and cerium.
- Rare Earth Concentrate - Supplies raw materials primarily to refiners in China under Offtake Agreements.
- Separated Rare Earth Products - Sells globally to customers in Japan, South Korea, and broader Asia.
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Magnetics - Develops and manufactures rare earth metal, alloy, and neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, with production of magnetic precursor products initiated in December 2024 and full magnet production expected by the end of 2025.
- Magnetic Precursor Products - Supplies NdPr metal to a U.S. customer starting in 2025.
- NdFeB Permanent Magnets - Targets production for electric motors and generators powering carbon-reducing technologies.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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James H. Litinsky ExecutiveBoard | Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer | Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of JHL Capital Group LLC; Board Member at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Board Member at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | James H. Litinsky is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MP Materials Corp., serving since the company’s inception following its acquisition of the Mountain Pass site in 2017. | View Report → |
Elliot Hoops Executive | General Counsel and Secretary | Elliot Hoops serves as the General Counsel and Secretary at MP Materials since May 2021, and he has previously held executive legal roles at Penn National Gaming (Vice President and Deputy General Counsel from January 2019 to May 2021) and Pinnacle Entertainment (Vice President and Legal Counsel from June 2007 to October 2018). | ||
Michael Rosenthal Executive | Chief Operating Officer | Michael Rosenthal is a Founder and the Chief Operating Officer of MP Materials, managing the Mountain Pass operation since 2017. Prior to MP Materials, he served as a Partner at QVT Financial and worked as a senior high yield credit analyst at Shenkman Capital Management. | ||
Ryan Corbett Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Ryan Corbett is the CFO of MP Materials, a role he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and alternative asset management from roles at Morgan Stanley, King Street Capital Management, and JHL Capital Group LLC. | ||
Andrew A. McKnight Board | Class I Director | Co-Chief Executive Officer of Fortress Investment Group LLC; Managing Partner of the Fortress Credit Funds Business | Andrew A. McKnight has served as a Class I Director on MP Materials Corp. since 2020 and as Chairman of the Compensation Committee since the Business Combination in 2020. He brings extensive financial and management experience from his roles as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at Fortress Investment Group LLC. | |
Arnold Donald Board | Board of Directors | Director at Bank of America Corporation; Director at Salesforce, Inc.; Director at GE Vernova Inc. | Arnold W. Donald brings extensive leadership experience from his roles at Monsanto, Merisant, Carnival Corporation, and others. He joined MP Materials as an independent Board member and Compensation Committee member on March 8, 2023, providing deep expertise in corporate governance and strategic planning. | |
Connie K. Duckworth Board | Class II Director at MP Materials | Director at Steelcase Inc. since 2010 ; Chair, International Board of Advisors at University of Texas at Austin ; Board member at Endeavor Health | Connie K. Duckworth has been serving as a Class II Director on the board of MP Materials since November 17, 2020 and is actively involved in the Audit and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees. | |
Gen. Richard B. Myers Board | Director | Fisher House Foundation - Board Trustee; Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences - Member; Defense Health Board - Member; President of R Myers and Associate, LLC | Gen. Richard B. Myers is a retired four-star general with extensive experience in military leadership and corporate governance. He has served as a Director and as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at MP Materials Corp. since November 17, 2020. | |
Maryanne R. Lavan Board | Director | Leadership Council on Legal Diversity; Equal Justice Works; Council for Court Excellence; University at Albany Foundation; Collegiate Directions Inc.; The Potomac School | Maryanne R. Lavan is a director at MP Materials, serving on the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee following the Business Combination on November 17, 2020. Previously, she held executive legal roles at Lockheed Martin Corporation starting in 1990. | |
Randall J. Weisenburger Board | Class III Director | Presiding Director at Carnival Corporation; Director at Valero Energy Corporation; Director at Corsair Gaming Inc. | Randall J. Weisenburger currently serves as a Class III Director and Audit Committee Chairman at MP Materials Corp. since November 17, 2020. He is a seasoned financial leader with extensive experience in executive roles at companies including Omnicom Group Inc. and Wasserstein Perella. |
- In light of your non-linear NdPr production ramp and the challenges discussed in achieving the 6,000-ton run rate, can you detail the timeline and specific initiatives that will drive the steady-state cost per kilogram down as planned?
- With the recent deployment of the 60K project, what tangible cost reduction benefits do you expect from the incremental throughput, and how will these improvements impact your overall margin in the near term?
- You mentioned persistent reliability and throughput issues in the Midstream segment; what specific corrective actions are you taking to ensure that these issues won’t further delay the targeted gross margin positivity?
- Considering the evolving U.S. policy landscape and reliance on incentives such as Section 45X and other tax credits, how are you preparing for potential delays or adjustments in policy support that could impact your cash flow and capital plan?
- As you balance significant capital expenditures across your Materials and Magnetics segments amid operational challenges, what measures are in place to ensure these investments translate into sustainable EBITDA growth while managing rising depreciation and cost pressures?
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
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China Rare Earth Group Co. Ltd | This entity was formed in December 2021 through the merger of three state entities in China, accounting for more than half of China's heavy rare earth supplies. It has enhanced pricing power for key rare earths like dysprosium and terbium, impacting the global rare earth supply chain. |
Lynas Rare Earths | This company conducts monthly auctions for SEG+ precipitate it produces in Malaysia and is one of the few producers operating at scale outside of China with processing capabilities. |
| Customer | Relationship | Segment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Shenghe | Principal buyer of rare earth concentrate | Materials | Revenue: $144.4M in 2024 (~80% of total), $252.5M in 2023, $517.3M in 2022 |
Sumitomo | Exclusive distributor of NdPr oxide and metal for Japan | Materials | Revenue: $57.8M in 2024 (~28% of total) and $0.7M in 2023 ; calculation based on $203.9M total revenue for 2024 |
GM | Long-term buyer of magnets & precursor products | Magnetics | Prepayment: $100M in 2024, with 0% revenue recognized in 2024; $56.9M current deferred and $43.1M non-current deferred revenue as of Dec 31, 2024 |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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IP License Acquisition | 2023 | Acquired a license for patented technology, technical know-how, and other IP for magnetics product development, structured for 435,729 shares of common stock (with installment-based issuance) and recorded as a $9.0 million intangible asset amortized over 7.5 years; the deal also includes a $15 million consulting agreement over four years to integrate the technology into existing processes. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for MP.
- The CFO emphasized favorable U.S. trade policies and domestic advantages in the rare earths sector, positioning the company to benefit from global market shifts.
- The call showcased a groundbreaking magnet facility in Fort Worth, Texas that integrates end-to-end production—from oxide to permanent magnets—supporting both scale and efficiency.
- The company highlighted its vertically integrated supply chain and recycling initiatives as key drivers for sustainable growth, with partnerships such as General Motors underscoring its market strategy.
- Record Production: Achieved record production with 11,478 MT REO in Q4 and full-year outputs of 45,455 MT REO concentrate and 1,294 MT NdPr oxide (including 413 MT in Q4)
- Q4 Financial Performance: Q4 revenue increased 48% to $61.0M with operational results that included a net loss of $22.3M, negative EBITDA of $1.3M, and an inventory write-down of $6.4M (partially offset by tax credits)
- Capital Management: Repurchased 8.6% of outstanding shares for $225.1M at $14.76 and extended debt maturities to 2030
- Strategic Initiatives: Commenced commercial production of NdPr metal and began trial production of automotive-grade magnets at its Independence facility while ramping separated product production
- Capital Expenditures: Reduced consolidated capex to $186.4M in 2024 (over $75M lower YoY) with 2025 guidance between $150–175M to support scale-up initiatives
- Financial Initiatives: Secured significant customer prepayments totaling $150.0M and signed key supply agreements to strengthen liquidity
- MP Materials has commenced commercial production of NdPr metal and begun trial production of automotive-grade sintered NdFeB magnets at its Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
- The facility is set to produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of finished magnets per year, supporting a fully integrated U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain and supplying major customers like General Motors.