USA Rare Earth, Inc. is trading 4.7% up at $32.15 in pre-market, extending a sharp weekly rally following the announcement of a major manufacturing expansion.

  • The company plans to invest $1.2 billion in a Cherokee County, South Carolina, facility dedicated to rare earth metals and permanent magnet production for the defense, aerospace, EV, and renewable energy sectors.
  • Shares continue to benefit from sustained investor enthusiasm and favorable analyst sentiment regarding the company's strategic growth move.