US Strategic Metals (USSM), a vertically integrated, multi-metallic critical minerals platform based in Missouri, USA, through affiliate and Joint Venture partner US Strategic Metals Saudi Arabia (USSM SA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) to deploy USSM’s multi-metallic refining technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The MOU was signed on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by USSM Chief Executive Officer Stacy W. Hastie; USSM SA Chairman Ayman Sejiny; and NIDC Chief Executive Officer Eng. Saleh AI-Solami.
Under the terms of the agreement, the parties intend to construct and deploy USSM’s proprietary refining and processing technology, as well as Ionic Rare Earth’s rare earths magnet recycling capabilities, in the Kingdom to create a state-of-the-art critical minerals and rare earth elements refining hub. The joint initiative will accept feedstocks from Africa, Pakistan, and other regional sources, with processed materials ultimately destined for the United States and its allies with the goal of establishing a U.S.-focused leading processing and trading company.
“This agreement marks a pivotal step in bringing proven American critical minerals refining technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said USSM Chief Executive Officer Stacy W. Hastie. “By expanding our footprint into the Middle East with a trusted Saudi partner, we are building a resilient, diversified supply chain that strengthens U.S. national security, supports the defense industry, and directly advances President Trump’s America First vision of critical minerals dominance.”
“We are proud to partner with US Strategic Metals and to host this transformative refining capability in the Kingdom,” said USSM SA Chairman Ayman Sejiny. “This initiative aligns perfectly with Saudi Vision 2030’s focus on downstream mining/processing and advanced manufacturing, while reinforcing the historic U.S.-Saudi alliance. Together, we will create a world-class processing hub that secures critical minerals for America and its allies, drives economic diversification in the region, and delivers long-term value for both nations.”
