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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>USA Rare Earth will issue about 3.82 million shares to acquire all outstanding shares of Texas Mineral Resources.</li><li>The transaction will give the company full ownership and control of the Round Top Project in Texas.</li><li>USAR expects the Round Top Project to produce around 40,000 metric tons of rare earth and critical minerals per day by 2030.</li></ul>USA Rare Earth (USAR) announced on Thursday that it is set to acquire Texas Mineral Resources Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at around $73 million, in a bid to boost the country’s critical mineral supply chain.At the time of writing, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USAR shares</a> traded around 3% higher.Under the deal, USA Rare Earth will issue about 3.82 million shares to acquire all outstanding shares of Texas Mineral Resources. The transaction will give USA Rare Earth full ownership and control of the Round Top Project in Texas, where commercial production is expected to begin in 2028.The transaction is expected to close no later than the third-quarter of fiscal 2026, the company said.“We’re consolidating operational control of the Round Top project while ensuring long-term leasehold access for the adjacent land required to transition efficiently from development to commercial production,” said Barbara Humpton, CEO of USAR.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Round Top Could Produce 40,000 MT Per Day By 2030</h2>USA Rare Earth has bet big on the Round Top Project in Texas, which is expected to produce about 40,000 metric tons of rare earth and critical minerals per day by 2030.In January, USA Rare Earth selected Fluor Corp. and WSP Global as engineering, procurement, and construction management partners to advance the definitive feasibility study and develop key infrastructure for the Round Top Rare Earth Project.The company said the Round Top project is a key part of its non-China mine-to-magnet supply chain, which will include rare earth oxide processing, metal production, and magnet manufacturing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Despite the intraday gains, retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish.’ However, chatter on the platform was largely positive, with one user calling the stock undervalued.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/FG406/message/646678255</stembedurl>Another user suggested going long and accumulating on dips.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/knownada/message/646688493</stembedurl>USAR shares have seen strong buying interest so far this year, gaining more than 50%.&nbsp;Get updates to this developing story on Stocktwits.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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USA Rare Earth Makes $73 Million Bid For Texas Mineral To Develop Round Top Rare Earth Project

The company expects to close the transaction by the third-quarter of fiscal 2026, with commercial production set to begin in 2028.

USA Rare Earth Moves To Secure Key Rare Earth Mine With $73 Million Acquisition

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The OPEN program focuses on metals that are traded in very low volumes.</li><li>Earlier this month, JD Vance introduced a proposal to form a preferred trade bloc focused on critical minerals.</li><li>Trump recently announced plans to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, supported by $10 billion in funding from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.</li></ul>The Trump administration is reportedly looking to deploy a Pentagon-built artificial intelligence system to help establish benchmark prices for critical minerals.Officials will initially apply the U.S. Department of War’s Open Price Exploration for National Security (OPEN) AI pricing model to four critical minerals: germanium, gallium, antimony, and tungsten, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday.The OPEN program focuses on metals that are traded in very low volumes. Next year, it will move under the control of the non-profit Critical Minerals Forum (CMF). CMF said it works with government-funded partners to test AI pricing models and support commercially viable mining and processing projects.<h2 class="st-heading-2">A Price-Floor System To Reinforce Supply Chains</h2>This comes days after a Bloomberg <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-rare-earth-stocks-uamy-mp-usar-tmc-critical-minerals-price-floor/cZR0pMxR4vP">report</a> stated that the U.S. was moving forward with a price-floor system for critical minerals to reinforce supply chains tied to national security. The plan, crafted by several federal agencies, is being reviewed with allies as Washington looks to shield Western companies from pricing pressure linked to Chinese supply dominance.Trump, who has been very vocal about strengthening the country’s critical minerals supply chain, recently announced that his administration plans to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, supported by $10 billion in initial funding from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.Earlier this month, U.S. Vice President JD Vance introduced a proposal to form a preferred trade bloc among allied nations focused on critical minerals. The plan includes coordinated price floors to reduce China’s influence over materials essential to semiconductors, electric vehicles, and advanced defense systems.China has long dominated the processing of several key minerals and has used that position to influence global supply and pricing. U.S. officials say the new strategy is designed to stabilize markets and help allies diversify supply sources.Critical minerals companies traded higher at the time of writing, with <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP Materials</a> (MP) up 3%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRML">Critical Metals</a> (CRML) rising 2%, and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USA Rare Earth</a> (USAR) jumping more than 5%.Read also: <a href="http://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rime-stock-surged-today-what-is-the-coca-cola-connection/cZRwbrPR4CS">RIME Stock Surged Nearly 25% Today – What Is The Coca-Cola Connection?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Rare-earth mine in Baiyun'ebo or Bayan Obo. Baiyun'ebo or Bayan Obo is a mining town in Inner Mongolia in China.

Trump Administration Plans To Use Pentagon-Developed AI For Critical Mineral Price Benchmarks: Report

Officials will initially apply the Open Price Exploration for National Security AI pricing model to four critical minerals, Reuters reported.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The initiative, developed by multiple federal agencies, is currently being discussed with allies and partners.</li><li>U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed pricing mechanism could help unlock private investment.</li><li>Helberg said the system is expected to roll out through Pax Silica, a program to secure silicon-based supply chains.</li></ul>Shares of rare earth miners, United States Antimony Corp (UAMY), MP Materials (MP), USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR), The Metals Company (TMC), gained more than 2% each in pre-market trading on Wednesday after reports that the U.S. is developing a critical minerals price floor system aimed at stabilizing markets and reducing reliance on China.The U.S. is advancing a critical minerals price-floor system to strengthen supply chains for resources considered vital to national security, according to a Bloomberg report. The initiative, developed by multiple federal agencies, is being discussed with allies and partners as Washington seeks to protect Western companies from market pressures driven by Chinese supply.<h2 class="st-heading-2">“Very Sophisticated” Framework To Stabilize Markets</h2>U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed pricing mechanism could help unlock private investment, calling it a “very sophisticated” framework designed to stabilize markets.“We have had multiple agencies take a close look at this. They’ve developed a very, very sophisticated price floor system that we are having conversations with our allies and partners about. We’re very excited about it because pricing is the key to unlocking private investment,” Helberg said in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the Defense Tech Leadership Summit.While Helberg noted that the system is expected to roll out through Pax Silica, a U.S.-led global program aimed at securing silicon-based supply chains, details around how prices will be set, implemented, and enforced remain unclear.His remarks follow a recent summit hosted by the U.S. that brought together representatives from 55 countries, where the Trump administration outlined plans to introduce price floors and expand private equity participation. According to reports, the U.S. reached agreements with the European Union, Japan, and Mexico to implement policies like price floors to address supply chain vulnerabilities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stockwits Users React?</h2>Despite the premarket boost, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for all four stocks was in the ‘bearish’ territory.One user tracking <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UAMY">UAMY</a> said the announcement was “great for the sector.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/UAMY_INVESTOR/message/645190051</stembedurl>Another user highlighted <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USAR's</a> key support levels and added that they “like the stock, like the company, and like its future prospects”.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Twills08/message/645194465</stembedurl>Year-to-date, USAR shares have gained nearly 35%, UAMY around 22%, and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP</a> around 4%. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMC">TMC shares</a> are down nearly 8% so far in 2026.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/infq-stock-infleqtion-quantum-strategy-ceo-exclusive/cZR08nmR4Hx">Exclusive: Infleqtion CEO Matthew Kinsella Outlines Post-IPO Playbook — Scale Quantum Sensing Portfolio, Deliver Commercially Viable Quantum Computers By 2028</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Is Reportedly Weighing Critical Minerals Price Floor – MP, USAR, UAMY, TMC Stocks Gain Pre-Market

The U.S. is working on a critical minerals price-floor system to strengthen supply chains for resources considered vital to national security, according to a Bloomberg report.

Critical Minerals Price Floor? MP, USAR, UAMY, TMC Stocks Gain Pre-Market On Supply Chain Push

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Culper added that the company’s targeted peak annual uranium production of 29.7M lbs is “impossible to achieve.”</li><li>Culper also said that it believes NexGen's capital costs and construction timelines remain “materially understated.”</li><li>The firm estimates that company insiders and their affiliates have sold $275 million in stock in the past 3 years alone.</li></ul> Shares of NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE) slumped as much as 10% on Friday after Culper Research announced a short position in the Canadian-based uranium exploration and development company.Culper <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://culperresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Culper_NXE_2-6-2026.pdf">alleged</a> that the net present value (NPV) of NexGen’s Rook I project is overstated by 43% to 62% and the company is “ultimately an insider enrichment scheme with substantial downside.”It also added that the company’s targeted peak annual uranium production of 29.7M lbs is “impossible to achieve.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Allegations</h2>The Canadian company is focused on developing the Rook I Project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin into the largest, low-cost producing uranium mine globally.According to Culper, Rook I’s claimed C$6.3 billion NPV is underpinned by ultra-high-grade pods discovered a decade ago, by a single contractor, analyzed at a single laboratory. There was no twin hole drilling or secondary lab analysis, it said.Despite uncovering supposedly the greatest uranium asset on the planet, NexGen’s original discovery team left the company, Culper said, while adding that this is “pretty unusual."Culper also said that it believes NexGen's capital costs and construction timelines remain “materially understated.”“The Company’s current 4-year construction timeline assumes near-flawless execution of a novel, complex underground mine plan at a remote, infrastructure-poor site in northern Saskatchewan,” it wrote.However, CEO Leigh Curyer has “serially overpromised,” Culper noted, claiming as early as 2016 that NexGen would be in production “post-2020.” The Company now promises to be producing by 2030.“We believe NexGen is, at its core, an insider enrichment vehicle masquerading as a uranium development company,” the firm said, while estimating that insiders and their affiliates have sold $275 million in stock in the past 3 years alone.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NXE">NXE stock</a> stayed within the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume remained at ‘normal’ levels.NXE has gained over 60% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-healthcare-triangle-stock-plummet-today/cZbFkc4R4FW">Why Did Healthcare Triangle Stock Plummet 20% Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Located in the uranium-rich Athabasca Basin, NexGen Energy's Rook 1 project proposes an underground mine and mill near the Arrow Deposit. | Source: Nexgen Energy

NXE Stock Tumbles After Culper Research Reveals Short Position

Culper alleged that the net present value of NexGen’s Rook I project is overstated by 43% to 62% and the company is “ultimately an insider enrichment scheme with substantial downside.”

Project Vault: ETFs to Gain as Trump Pushes $12B Into Rare Earth Reserve

Trump's $12B Project Vault to stockpile rare earths lifts MP Materials and brings critical minerals and clean energy ETFs into focus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The team has been working with Danish engineering firm NIRAS and advancing final engineering and design work for both near-term and long-lead components.</li><li>Critical Metals also announced the renewal of the Wolfsberg lithium mining license for two years.</li><li>The project is designed to produce spodumene concentrate for battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.</li></ul>Shares of Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) jumped 5% on Friday after the company announced updates on its European operations, including the key Tanbreez project in Greenland.The company has assembled a new project management team to accelerate development of its flagship Tanbreez rare earths project amid intensifying global competition for critical mineral supply outside China.&nbsp;&nbsp;The team has been working with Danish engineering firm NIRAS and coordinating with partners across Greenland, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. The project delivery team is advancing final engineering and design work for both near-term and long-lead components, Critical Metals said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Tanbreez Matters</h2>Tanbreez hosts one of the world’s largest known rare-earth deposits and sits close to North Atlantic shipping routes, giving it strong logistical advantages. Recent drilling confirmed consistent rare-earth grades along with valuable by-products such as gallium, hafnium, cerium, and yttrium.Rare earth elements are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, defense systems, and advanced electronics, with the supply chain currently dominated by China. That strategic importance has pushed Greenland into the geopolitical spotlight and has been one of the factors behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire the territory.Trump has since then softened his stance on Greenland, saying he would not pursue a takeover by force or impose tariffs on countries that opposed him.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Austrian Mine Permit Secured</h2>Separately, Critical Metals said the Austrian government has renewed the Wolfsberg lithium mining license for two years. Wolfsberg is one of Europe’s most advanced hard-rock lithium projects, designed to produce spodumene concentrate for battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers.Amid rising lithium prices, the extended license provides regulatory clarity as the company weighs the start of mining, with a final decision expected by the end of 2026.“We have recently met with Obeikan (our Saudi hydroxide plant partners) and agreed a framework for a ‘decision to mine’ by the end of 2026 if prices remain robust and financing options are available,” said Tony Sage, Chairman of Critical Metals.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>While retail sentiment on Stocktwits shifted to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier, chatter was largely positive.One user said, given&nbsp;the scale and strategic importance of the minerals, “Success is a foregone conclusion.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Lewi5/message/643436040</stembedurl>Another user saw positive catalysts on multiple fronts.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Kirk24/message/643443458</stembedurl>The stock has rallied strongly in 2026, surging by more than 110%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-hdsn-shares-fall-today/cmySmpyR4SJ">HDSN Stock In Spotlight As Contract With US DLA Comes Under Legal Scrutiny</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine & Processing Facility, owned by MP Materials

Why Did CRML Stock Jump 5% Today?

The company announced it has assembled a new project management team to accelerate development of its flagship Tanbreez rare earths project in Greenland.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Greenland hosts critical minerals used in the development and production of tech, defense, and EV products.&nbsp;</li><li>Shares of Critical Metals gained in after-hours trade due to its Greenland-based Tanbreez project.</li><li>MP Materials’ stock also edged higher on broader supply-chain alignment.</li></ul>Shares of Critical Metals (CRML) and MP Materials (MP) gained in&nbsp;overnight trading on Sunday following comments by President Donald Trump that the U.S. needs to acquire Greenland because its&nbsp;defense of “two dog sleds” won’t be enough to hold off the threat of China or Russia."I haven’t done that. Greenland should make the deal because Greenland does not want to see Russia or China take over," he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfIaJSdDnN0">told</a> reporters on Sunday night&nbsp;aboard Air Force One when asked about acquiring Greenland and any potential offer to Denmark. "Basically, their defense is two dog sleds. You know that? You know what their defense is? Two dog sleds.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRML/">CRML’s stock</a> jumped 4.5% in after-hours trade after rallying more 11% to close at a&nbsp;nearly three-month high of $14.98 on Friday. Retail sentiment around the stock trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘extremely high’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_12_023903_png_ed21554b6e.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-12 023903.png" width="1260" height="136"><figcaption>CRML retail sentiment and message volume on January 11 as of 2:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>While&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MP">MP’s stock</a> also saw retail sentiment trending in ‘extremely bullish’ territory, retail chatter dipped to ‘high’ from ‘extremely high’ levels over the past day. The shares moved 0.61% higher in after-hours trading after a 1.54% gain on Friday.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_12_023916_png_51af039ce8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-12 023916.png" width="1263" height="137"><figcaption>MP retail sentiment and message volume on January 11 as of 2:25 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Are CRML And MP Stocks Rallying?</h2>Greenland hosts critical minerals used&nbsp;in the development and production of tech, defense, and EV products. Meanwhile, Critical Metals holds the Tanbreez project, one of the world's largest rare earth deposits in Greenland. Trump’s <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-rare-earth-stocks-mp-crml-see-an-uptick-after-hours-today/cmxyZ8jR4c7">proposed acquisition</a> of Greenland would boost its valuation because the U.S. would gain direct control over these strategic assets.&nbsp;MP Materials doesn’t have a project in Greenland, but it is the largest rare&nbsp;earth producer in the U.S. Control of rare earths would indirectly benefit the company as the country reduces its reliance on China.&nbsp;Trump pointed to Russian and Chinese destroyers and submarines in the region that pose a threat to Greenland’s independence. "We’re not going to let that happen, and if it affects NATO, then it affects NATO. But, you know, they need us more than we need them, I will tell you that right now," he stated.Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen views Trump’s threats to take over Greenland as the U.S. potentially turning its back on NATO. She&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/11/denmark-fateful-moment-donald-trump-threats-greenland-mette-frederiksen?CMP=share_btn_url">reportedly</a> said that Denmark is at a “fateful moment” regarding the Western alliance.&nbsp; The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland, Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Vivian Motzfeldt, are&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260107-rubio-to-meet-danish-officials-next-week-over-us-interest-in-greenland">scheduled</a> to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later this week in Washington.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/jerome-powell-says-trump-subpeona-pretext-to-undermine-fed/cmU9VqIR43V">Jerome Powell Says Trump’s Criminal Threats Are ‘Pretexts’ To Undermine Fed Independence</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn after he landed at the White House on January 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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