CRML Stock Soars 80% Amid Trump’s Greenland Acquisition Speculation

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

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Source: Benzinga

Updated: Jan 07 2026

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Source: Benzinga

Stock Surge: Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) has seen its stock price rally by 80% over the past week, primarily driven by renewed speculation surrounding President Trump's interest in Greenland as a vital asset for U.S. national security, reflecting strong market confidence in the company's future potential.
Rare Earth Project Advantage: The Tanbreez Rare Earth Project, recognized as one of the world's largest rare earth deposits with an estimated 4.7 billion tons of rare-earth-bearing rock, is rich in heavy rare earth elements and gallium, which are essential for advanced defense systems and electric vehicle magnets, further solidifying the company's strategic position in the rare earth market.
Policy Support: The Trump administration's backing of the domestic rare earth industry, evidenced by investments in companies like MP Materials, has led to widespread expectations that the government will increase investments in CRML and USA Rare Earth, thereby enhancing critical mineral independence and national security.
Infrastructure Development: CRML has formally greenlit the construction of a multi-use storage and pilot-plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, which is viewed as a cornerstone asset for the Tanbreez project, expected to lay the groundwork for initial production by 2026 and further advance the company's long-term strategic objectives.

CRML

$17.65+Infinity%1D

Analyst Views on CRML

Wall Street analysts forecast CRML stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CRML is 14.00 USD with a low forecast of 14.00 USD and a high forecast of 14.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.

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1 Buy

0 Hold

0 Sell

Moderate Buy

Current: 17.250

Low

14.00

Averages

14.00

High

14.00

Current: 17.250

Low

14.00

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14.00

High

14.00

Clear Street

Tim Moore

initiated

$12

Al Analysis

2025-09-03

Reason

Clear Street

Tim Moore

Price Target

$12

Al Analysis

2025-09-03

initiated

Reason

Clear Street analyst Tim Moore initiated coverage of Critical Metals with a Buy rating and $12 price target. Critical Metals is \"a unique way for investors to gain exposure\" to rare earths and high-value metals used in high performance technology and magnets, says the analyst, who notes the company plans ore mining with the Tanbreez project in Greenland. The Tanbreez mining project is \"the key catalyst,\" adds the analyst, who assumes Critical Metals owns 92.5% of it by late December after reaching a capex milestone.

About CRML

Critical Metals Corp. is a mining development company. The Company is focused on mining critical metals and minerals and producing strategic products essential to electrification and technologies for Europe and its partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, consists of rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is located 270 km southwest of Vienna, in Austria’s Carinthia region. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is a fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure. With its strategic asset portfolio, the Company supplies critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and technologies.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.