In this article, we will look at the 8 Best Rare Earth Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Rare earth mineral stocks are on the spot amid growing demand for critical minerals used in clean energy and advanced electronics. Geopolitical tensions are also fueling demand as nations move to secure supplies and reduce reliance on other nations.
The transition to renewable energy also requires vast stores of critical minerals.
“Wind turbines, solar batteries and ESS units, as well as consumer goods like electric vehicles, need minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and rare earths to function. Demand for many critical minerals is being shaped by the energy transition.” noted Virginia Martin Heriz, global coordinator of Sustainable Investing Research at J.P. Morgan.
China dominates the rare earth industry, accounting for about 60% of global production. It also controls nearly 90% of the world’s processing capacity. The monopoly gives Beijing tremendous power and control over key industries.
Early last year, China imposed restrictions on the export of seven key rare-earth elements, citing national security concerns. It also added another five earth elements to the list and issued restrictions on the export of refining equipment. The restrictions are part of a retaliatory response to US trade restrictions.
Similarly, the US rare earth sector is rapidly expanding amid a push to break dependence on China, driven by government funding and new domestic demand. The government has already purchased stakes in some of the largest rare-earth companies in response to Chinese export controls.
The US Pentagon is also ramping up the procurement of rare earths and specialized minerals. The Defense Logistics Agency plans to establish a $1 billion reserve of essential minerals, including cobalt, antimony, tantalum, and scandium, all of which are necessary for the development of defense systems.
As clean tech buildout and supply chain restoration look set to remain multiyear themes, rare earth exposure stands to benefit from durable tailwinds. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best rare earth stocks to buy now.
Our Methodology
To compile the list of rare earth stocks to buy now, we scanned ETFs to compile a list of mining companies focused on rare earth minerals. Next, we selected stocks with upside potential of more than 5% as of April 22, 2026. Additionally, we checked the Insider Monkey database to identify stocks that are favored by hedge funds as of Q4 2025. Finally, the stocks are ranked in ascending order based on price upside potential.
While not all companies on this list are pure-play rare earth producers, we included select critical minerals companies with meaningful exposure to strategically important materials used in electrification, defense, and domestic supply chains
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Best Rare Earth Stocks to Buy Right Now
8. Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:UUUU)
Stock Upside Potential: 9.43%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:UUUU) is one of the best rare earth stocks to buy right now. On April 18, Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:UUUU) announced that directors J. Birks Bovaird and Alexander G. Morrison will not seek re‑election at the June 24, 2026, annual meeting. The company noted their decision was unrelated to any disagreements, and the board thanked them for their service.
On March 25, Energy Fuels Inc. announced a significant milestone in producing the first kilogram of terbium oxide at its White Mesa Mill in Utah. It marks the company’s first production of the heavy rare earth material in decades.
The production process achieved 99.9% terbium oxide purity at pilot scale using monazite ore sourced from Florida and Georgia. The milestone also comes on the heels of the company producing 30 kilograms of 99.9% pure dysprosium oxide, a key rare earth metal used in permanent magnets. According to Chief Executive Officer Mark Chalmers, the milestone underscores the company’s ability to process and produce high-purity heavy rare earth oxides.
Consequently, Energy Fuels remains focused on producing terbium oxide at about 1 kilogram per week through the pilot circuit. It also plans to expand its rare-earth element production capacity while aiming for commercial-scale recovery of dysprosium, terbium, samarium, europium, and gadolinium.
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:UUUU) is a leading U.S.-based critical minerals company primarily focused on mining and processing uranium to supply carbon-free nuclear energy. They operate the White Mesa Mill in Utah—the only conventional uranium mill in the U.S.—along with several uranium mines and ISR projects.
