Citywide project
MP Materials plans a $1.25B rare earth magnet plant in Northlake expected to create 1,500+ manufacturing and engineering jobs; construction start not yet dated, commissioning set for 2028.
Why it mattersUp to 1,500 jobs in Northlake; more industrial traffic on nearby roads.
- Status
- Announced
- Expected
- Commissioning 2028
- Category
- Jobs & mixed-use
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
Timeline
- Up to 1,500 jobs in Northlake; more industrial traffic on nearby roads. Source
- Added to the Realust tracker as Announced.
- Reported by Manufacturing Dive. Source
Source
Manufacturing Dive, March 2, 2026
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