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The Mountain Pass REE deposit has had a long and interesting ownership history, with several companies holding the reins over the years. Here's a breakdown:
Early years (1949-1952): Discovered by prospectors looking for uranium. First Ownership (1952-1977): Molybdenum Corporation of America (MCA): They acquired the claims in 1952 and started small-scale production in 1952. Later changed their name to Molycorp. Change of hands (1977-2002): Union Oil (1977): Acquired Molycorp, including the Mountain Pass mine. Chevron Corporation (2005): Merged with Union Oil, inheriting the mine. Decline and closure (2002-2008): Environmental issues and competition from China led to the mine's closure in 2002. Chevron continued processing previously mined ore. Revival and current ownership (2008-present): Molycorp Minerals LLC (2008): A privately-held company formed to revive the mine, acquired it from Chevron. MP Materials (2010): Successor to Molycorp Minerals, took the company public in 2010. Current ownership (as of February 2024): 51.8%: American hedge funds JHL Capital Group and QVT Financial LP 8.0%: Chinese firm Shenghe Resources Holding Co. Ltd. 18%: Publicly traded shares. So, the Mountain Pass REE deposit has been owned by Molybdenum Corporation of America/Molycorp, Union Oil/Chevron, Molycorp Minerals LLC, and MP Materials. The current ownership is a mix of American and Chinese entities.
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