8 Best Rare Earth Stocks to Buy in 2026

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6. Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20  

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) is among the best rare earth stocks on this list.

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) announced on June 17 the launch of its planned 10,000-meter diamond drilling campaign at the company’s wholly owned Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Southern Greenland. The drilling program represents a key step in advancing the project and is intended to support resource expansion, geological modeling, mine planning, and future development efforts. The company confirmed that project infrastructure, including accommodation and operational facilities, has been completed to support the 2026 field season. Drilling teams and equipment have been mobilized, with operations underway following safety checks and readiness reviews. The program is expected to provide additional geological data to advance Tanbreez toward future production.

Separately, this corporate expansion followed CRML’s execution of a binding Scheme Implementation Deed to acquire all issued shares and listed options of European Lithium Ltd. (ASX:EUR). According to the reports published earlier on May 18, the transaction is structured through two interdependent schemes of arrangement under Australian law and is expected to strengthen Critical Metals’ position in the rare earth sector. Upon completion, the company aims to consolidate full ownership of the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, reduce share dilution related to cross-holdings, and improve its balance sheet. The acquisition is expected to provide additional financial flexibility to accelerate Tanbreez development and support future growth opportunities.

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) is a mining company focused on developing strategic minerals for clean energy, advanced technology, and defense applications.

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