The first two weeks of 2026 have opened the year with a bull run in rare earth stocks, driven by geopolitical tension and aggressive industrial policies. The upward momentum could continue as the U.S. makes definitive moves toward mineral sovereignty.

CRML stock is climbing. See the chart and price action here. 

Investors have been piling into any company with a footprint in the rare earth mineral space as President Donald Trump and his administration have flagged the sector as critical to national security. 

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) has been the breakout star in 2026, seeing its stock price climb 100% since the beginning of the year as investors buzz about its Tanbreez project in Greenland. 

Other domestic rare earth players are following suit:

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP): Up 27% in 2026 on heavy volume as the only ...