Amanda Lacaze, CEO of Lynas and head of the world's largest rare earth producer outside of China, said that the MP Materials deal reflects the US government's determination to break Beijing's dominance and boost investment in the industry. Lacaze said that due to supply deficits in China, Japanese magnet manufacturers had "significantly increased" production in the past quarter, and Lynas was working with them to develop automotive customers in regions outside their home country.
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