Aug 7 (Reuters) - MP Materials MP.N posted a smaller-than-expected second-quarter loss Thursday, as the U.S. rare earths miner benefited from higher production amid rising demand.
Its shares jumped over 12% in trading after the bell.
The Las Vegas-based company posted an adjusted loss of 13 cents per share, compared with analysts' expectations of 19 cents loss per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.