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How rare earth users can navigate the US's mine-to-magnet strategy

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6 October 2026

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Fusion42 · 7 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US is implementing a comprehensive mine-to-magnet rare earth supply chain strategy involving domestic production, friend-shoring with allies like Australia and Brazil, and recycling to reduce dependency on China. Government investments and equity stakes aim to boost refining, processing, and magnet manufacturing capacities, while partnerships accelerate supply security.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a shifting rare earth supply chain as US policy backs domestic producers and ally partnerships to reduce reliance on China. Now is the moment to reassess your sourcing risks and explore coalition opportunities with emerging US-backed suppliers.

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