REalloys and JOGMEC Establish MOU for Rare Earth Supply Chain Between the U.S. and Japan
Collaboration Announcement: Blackboxstocks' merger target REAlloys has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to collaborate on rare earth development and technology transfer.
Strategic Importance: This partnership is significant as it marks JOGMEC's first engagement with a U.S.-based rare earth company, aligning with efforts to enhance domestic rare earth supply chains and reduce dependence on China.
Investment Background: JOGMEC has a history of investing in non-Chinese rare earth supply chains, including a partnership with Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. and a recent investment in a refinery in France.
Goals of the MOU: The collaboration aims to develop and supply high-performance rare earth materials and magnets, supporting the U.S.-Japan Alliance and defense cooperation guidelines.
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Blackboxstocks Falls 14% Despite Announcement of Rare-Earth Supply Chain MOU
Stock Performance: Blackboxstocks Inc. (BLBX) experienced a 14.28% decline, trading at $8.14 after the announcement of a merger target, REAlloys Inc., signing a strategic MOU with Japan's JOGMEC.
MOU Details: The Memorandum of Understanding focuses on collaboration for technology transfer, investment, and allocation of rare-earth resources from REAlloys' projects in Canada and Brazil to support the U.S.-Japan supply chain.
Trading Activity: On the day of the announcement, BLBX opened at $9.45, reached a high of $9.60, and a low of $7.95, with trading volume exceeding average levels.
Stock Range: The stock's 52-week trading range is noted to be between $5.21 and $11.30.
Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX) Merger Target REAlloys Inc. Partners with Japan's JOGMEC to Enhance U.S.-Japan Rare Earth Supply Chain Through Strategic MOU
Merger Announcement: Blackboxstocks Inc. announced that its merger target, REAlloys Inc., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JOGMEC to collaborate on rare earth development and technology transfer, marking JOGMEC's first partnership with a U.S. rare earth company.
Strategic Collaboration: The MOU aims to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance by developing high-performance rare earth materials and magnets, supporting defense and semiconductor applications, and ensuring supply chain independence from China.
Investment and Resource Allocation: The collaboration will explore investments in REAlloys' North American supply chain and allocate resources from REAlloys' projects to Japanese users, complementing commitments to U.S. defense and energy programs.
Innovative Opportunities: The partnership will also investigate additional innovative collaborations, including the licensing of seabed resource technologies and the establishment of structured offtake agreements for stable access to rare earth materials.
