{"id":861,"date":"2026-07-28T19:13:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/officemovingamerica.com\/?p=861"},"modified":"2026-07-28T19:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:13:01","slug":"us-backs-madagascar-rare-earths-project-in-push-to-loosen-chinas-supply-chain-grip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officemovingamerica.com\/?p=861","title":{"rendered":"US Backs Madagascar Rare Earths Project in Push to Loosen China&#8217;s Supply Chain Grip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>DAKAR, July 28 (Reuters) &#8211; The U.S. is backing \u2060the \u2060Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar \u2060as part of its strategy to loosen the dominance of rivals in critical \u200bminerals supply chains, the State Department has said, underscoring Washington&#8217;s push to develop alternative sources of minerals now largely controlled by \u200cChina.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/officemovingamerica.com\/?p=859\">Border Battle: When Wiping Your Own Phone Is a Crime<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The project highlights a shifting dynamic \u200cin Africa&#8217;s critical minerals sector, where Chinese companies have long dominated investment in copper, cobalt and lithium. Some \u2060of the continent&#8217;s \u2060leading rare earth developments are now emerging with U.S. and broader Western support.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>London-listed \u200bHarena Rare Earths, owner and developer of the roughly $150 million Ampasindava project, said last week the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation committed up to $4.48 million for pilot plant work, laboratory testing and environmental programmes, paving the way for potential future funding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A State \u200bDepartment spokesperson said Washington&#8217;s critical minerals strategy in Africa is aimed at increasing U.S. investment in mining \u2060sectors \u2060that have been long dominated \u2060by &#8220;opaque, predatory investments from \u200bour adversaries&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;Madagascar fits within that strategy, and we see opportunities throughout the country to increase U.S. and \u200bU.S.-aligned investment in the critical \u2060mineral sector,&#8221; the spokesperson said in an emailed response to Reuters questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>China dominates global rare earth mining and processing and has used export controls in recent years to underscore its influence over supply chains that are critical for electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics and defence systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>PROCESSING OPTIONS IN US AND EUROPE\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Ampasindava ionic clay deposit is rich in \u2060neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, vital elements for the manufacture of permanent magnets essential for defence \u2060applications including fighter jets and precision-guided missile systems, Harena says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/officemovingamerica.com\/?p=857\">Lindsey Graham\u2019s Funeral: What\u2019s the Schedule? Who Will Attend?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The project is expected to produce about 4,000 metric tons of rare earth oxides annually, including 1,700 tons of high-value magnet rare earths NdPr and DyTb, the company said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Harena Executive Chair Andrew Murphy told Reuters on Monday that the company was seeking an exploitation permit and hopes to secure approval &#8220;in the next couple of weeks&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Madagascar&#8217;s mines ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Harena aims to begin production at Ampasindava by mid-2028 and is evaluating processing options in the U.S. and Europe, Murphy said, naming MP Materials, USA Rare Earths \u2060and Solvay among potential refining partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>While the DFC commitment is relatively modest, Murphy said it could open the door to larger U.S. backing as the roughly $150 million project advances toward construction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A DFC official said the agency could consider additional support for the project, subject to due diligence and approvals, but \u200bdeclined to discuss potential financing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>(Reporting by Maxwell Akalaare Adombila; Additional reporting by Lova Rabary \u200bin Antananarivo; Editing by Pratima Desai and Emelia Sithole-Matarise)<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/officemovingamerica.com\/?p=855\">France Braces for Fourth Major Heatwave as Crews Tackle Bordeaux Blaze<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b>Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. 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