USA Rare Earth and Enduro Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Delivery of U.S.-Made Neo Magnets for Pipeline Cleaning “Smart Pigs”
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USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ:USAR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Enduro Pipeline Services for the delivery of neo magnets for pipeline cleaning "smart pigs." The agreement positions USAR to supply domestically-manufactured neodymium magnets from its Stillwater, Oklahoma facility, with production scheduled to begin in early 2026.
The MOU is part of a series of agreements involving USAR's Innovations Lab, which includes partnerships with Moog (AI/Data Centers), PolarStar (Aerospace/Defense), and StudBuddy (Residential Construction). The facility will be capable of manufacturing high-powered magnets of various shapes and sizes to serve multiple industries.
Positive
- Strategic partnership strengthens domestic rare earth magnet supply chain
- Facility's modular production line enables serving multiple industries
- Agreement adds to growing portfolio of commercial partnerships across diverse sectors
- Production capabilities support customization for various applications
Negative
- Production not expected to begin until early 2026
- MOU is non-binding and subject to final agreement
Insights
USAR's MOU with Enduro strengthens their position in critical domestic rare earth magnet production ahead of 2026 manufacturing launch.
This MOU with Enduro Pipeline Services represents strategic positioning by USA Rare Earth in the critical domestic rare earth magnet supply chain. The company is methodically building a customer base across multiple sectors before their commercial production even begins in 2026, which signals strong market demand for U.S.-produced neo magnets.
The agreement specifically focuses on providing neo magnets for pipeline cleaning and inspection tools called "smart pigs," which require high-powered neodymium magnets to function effectively. More importantly, this partnership joins USAR's previously announced MOUs with companies in AI/data centers (Moog), aerospace/defense (PolarStar), and residential construction (StudBuddy), demonstrating the company's cross-sector commercialization strategy.
The Stillwater Innovations Lab serves as both a proving ground and marketing tool, allowing USAR to prototype and qualify magnets for specific customer applications before full-scale production. This approach minimizes technical and commercial risk while securing future revenue streams. The emphasis on domestic manufacturing aligns with growing national security concerns and supply chain resilience initiatives in the rare earths sector.
While this MOU doesn't guarantee specific revenue figures, it positions USAR to capitalize on the strategic push to reduce U.S. dependency on Chinese rare earth magnets, which currently dominate global production. The company's approach of securing multiple industry partnerships suggests they're building a diversified customer base rather than relying on a single sector for future demand.
Oklahoma Neo-Magnet Plant Stands Ready to Serve Dozens of Industries with a Modular Production Line Capable of Micro-Manufacturing Magnets of All Shapes, Sizes & Use-Cases
STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (USAR or the Company) today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Enduro Pipeline Services (Enduro), a leading provider of pipeline cleaning and inline inspection (ILI) tools, for delivery of the Company’s neo magnets, of which USAR plans to begin production in early 2026.
Enduro’s advanced pipeline pigs, also known as "intelligent pigs" or "smart pigs," use high-powered neodymium magnets to collect ferrous debris, detect defects, and track their location within the pipeline. Strong magnets help to improve the capture of metallic fragments like rust, scale, and welding debris, ensuring a cleaner pipeline interior. They are also used to detect corrosion inside the pipeline.
“We’ve always believed that when American companies support each other, the entire industry gets stronger,” said Dwane Laymon, CEO of Enduro Pipeline Services. “Sourcing rare earth magnets domestically—from a fellow Oklahoma manufacturer—does more than improve our supply chain. It helps keep jobs in our state, strengthens our economy, and reinforces our ability to deliver dependable tools to pipeline operators. We stand behind every product we make, and we’re proud to say it’s built in the U.S.A.”
This agreement is the latest in a series commissioning USAR’s Innovations Lab in Stillwater, Oklahoma, for the purpose of prototyping magnets and qualifying them for use in multiple industries. Additional MOUs with Moog (AI/Data Centers), PolarStar (Aerospace/Defense) and StudBuddy (Residential Construction), have been announced in recent months. USAR’s Innovations Lab mimics the production capabilities of the USAR’s commercial manufacturing facility once commissioned in 2026.
“We are proud to partner with Enduro to provide them with American-made magnets that will maintain the speed and quality for which their pigs are known,” said Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth. “Our manufacturing plant in Stillwater stands ready to serve any industry, with the capability to create high-powered magnets of every size and shape.”
Together, Enduro Pipeline Services and USA Rare Earth are proving that American-made isn’t just a slogan—it’s a strategy for resilience, quality, and long-term success.
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About USA Rare Earth
USA Rare Earth is building a vertically integrated, domestic rare earth magnet production supply chain. USAR is currently constructing a 310k square foot rare earth sintered neo magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma. USAR also controls mining rights to the Round Top Mountain rare earth and critical minerals deposit in West Texas, which holds significant deposits of heavy rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, as well as gallium, beryllium, lithium and other critical tech minerals. USAR’s permanent neo magnets and rare earth minerals are required for a wide variety of products used in the defense, automotive, aviation, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics industries.
About Enduro Pipeline Services, Inc.
Founded in 1988, Enduro Pipeline Services operates out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it designs, manufactures, and supports a full suite of pipeline integrity tools used throughout North America and globally. From custom-engineered cleaning pigs to high-resolution MFL and geometry tools, Enduro’s products are trusted across the oil and gas industry for their durability, reliability, and performance.
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