USA Rare Earth Is Breaking Ground on Its $1.2 Billion South Carolina Facility. Is It Time to Buy the Critical Minerals Stock?

USA Rare Earth announced groundbreaking on its $1.2 billion South Carolina facility to expand production of rare-earth elements and permanent magnets, aiming to reduce U.S. dependence on China. The company targets 10,000 metric tons annually each of magnets and strip-cast metal by 2029 through its South Carolina and Oklahoma facilities. However, the stock remains high-risk as the company scales operations and relies on CHIPS Act funding that dilutes equity investors.