MP Materials vs Deep Sea Mining | Business and Finance News

The world’s demand for critical minerals is skyrocketing, and two companies are racing to fill the gap—MP Materials is already mining and processing rare earths in California, turning raw materials into high-value magnets for EVs and defense tech, while The Metals Company is betting big on deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules. MP Materials is already profitable, with revenue up 89% in Q2 2026, backed by U.S. government contracts and price support. The Metals Company, still in early stages, could unlock $20 trillion in value—if they can make deep-sea mining work. For now, MP Materials offers a safer, proven path to growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb557e92c5e969e8