On January 26th, sources revealed that the Trump administration is set to take a 10% equity position in USA Rare Earth, an American rare earth company, via a comprehensive $1.6 billion investment package encompassing both debt and equity. This strategic move aims to bolster the growth of domestic mining operations and magnet manufacturing facilities within the United States. The financial arrangement comprises a $277 million equity purchase alongside a $1.3 billion government-backed loan. This announcement is anticipated to coincide with the disclosure of a separate $1 billion private sector investment on the same day.
