Supply Chain Logistics

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U.S. Bets Big on Homegrown Rare Earths, Challenging Lynas Amid Leadership Shift

Major U.S. federal investment to build a domestic rare earth supply chain emerges as a direct competitive threat to Lynas Rare Earths, coinciding with the planned retirement of its long-serving CEO Amanda Lacaze. The developments test the Australian miner's strategic position in a market defined by geopolitical tensions and supply security concerns.

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U.S. Bets on Rare Earths Diversity with $1.6 Billion Rival Backing, MP Materials Navigates New Policy Landscape

The U.S. government's $1.6 billion commitment to USA Rare Earth signals a strategic pivot towards fostering competition in the critical minerals sector, reducing price supports and introducing new volatility. As policy shifts, industry leader MP Materials counters with record production and expanded magnet manufacturing, highlighting the intensifying race to secure a domestic supply chain for EVs and defense.

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UPS Unveils Sweeping Network Overhaul: 30,000 Jobs Cut as It Pivots to Automation and Higher-Margin Deliveries

In a major strategic shift, UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions and close 24 facilities by 2026. The logistics giant is restructuring its network to prioritize automation and higher-margin business segments, while scaling back lower-margin volume, notably from Amazon. The move aims to reshape the company's cost structure and profitability profile amid a challenging multi-year stock performance.