MP Materials and Sumitomo Corporation Strengthen Rare Earth Supply in Japan

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Feb 21, 2023

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) and Sumitomo Corporation ("SC") today announced an agreement to diversify and strengthen rare earth supplies in Japan. Under the agreement, SC will serve as the exclusive distributor of NdPr oxide produced by MP Materials to Japanese customers. Further, the companies will collaborate on the supply of rare earth metals and other products.