Low-carbon steel startup Hertha Metals breaks ground in Texas

Hertha Metals, backed by a $133 million Series A, is building a domestic high-purity iron production facility to supply rare-earth magnet makers and reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese imports while decarbonizing steel production.

First covered Oct 8, 2026 · 4:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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34d Heatmap News Low-Carbon Steel Company Hertha Metals Breaks Ground in Texas — The U.S. wants to make more of its own rare-earth magnets, which are critical to everything from guided missiles to aerospace systems and electric vehicle…

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