Sandbox Facilities
Sandbox sample Selected supply chains only. All figures and scenarios describe this sample, not the whole market.Example investigations
Magnet manufacturing

Independence Facility

Manufacturing commenced in December 2025; 3 kt/y is projected expanded capacity and utilisation is undisclosed.

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OperatingFacility status
1Documented connections
1Operating supply routes
3Source documents

Production and control

Annual scenario baseline
3 kt magnets/yr
Measurement basis
Projected Design
Current utilisation
Not disclosed
Operator
MP Materials
Jurisdiction
United States
Products
NdFeB magnets
Location evidence
32.7600, -97.3300
Reviewed
28 Aug 2026

Operating status does not establish spare capacity or customer qualification.

Supply relationships

Current supply, signed contracts and proposed routes are kept separate.

Production history and commercial commitments

Inspect disclosures at their original scope. A company total is not assigned to its individual facilities.

3 commercial records. Signed agreements and proposed links are not proof of current shipments.

Contracted

Independence Facility General Motors

NdPr alloy, NdFeB magnets

Long-term supply for GM electric vehicles. Factory-level delivery allocation is undisclosed.

Company-level scopeQuantity undisclosedReviewed 15 Sept 2026
Terms and source evidence

Receiving factory and recipient input allocation are not disclosed. Current deliveries are not assumed from a signed agreement.

Contracted

Independence Facility Apple

Recycled rare-earth magnets

Shipments targeted from 2027. The $500 million partnership value is not a material tonnage.

Company-level scopeQuantity undisclosedReviewed 15 Sept 2026
Terms and source evidence

Depends on recycling and magnet-facility expansion, production ramp and qualification. No Apple assembly site specified.