The U.S. rare earth miner reports Q4 results: Increased net loss but strong revenue growth.
On Thursday, MP Materials released its financial results for the fourth quarter. The U.S.-based company specializing in the extraction and processing of rare earth elements reported another net loss. This loss increased by nearly 38% compared to the same period last year, largely due to expenses related to business expansion and technological development. However, revenue saw a significant year-over-year increase of almost 50%, reaching $61 million.
Looking at the full year 2024 compared to 2023, revenue declined by 20%. MP Materials attributed this drop to lower selling prices for its products. Additionally, the company ramped up production of separated rare earth elements, reducing the availability of upstream materials (rare earth concentrates) for sale.
In January, MP Materials announced progress in establishing rare earth magnet production. This development could eventually enable the company to manage the entire supply chain—from mining to finished magnets—within the United States.
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