Wednesday's Underperformers: Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 10 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Performance: Oil and gas refining and marketing shares are down approximately 0.8% on Wednesday, with Delek US Holdings and Aemetis leading the decline at 3.9% and 3.6%, respectively.
Sector Laggards: The metals and mining sector, along with oil and gas refining and marketing stocks, are identified as laggards in the market on this day.
Author's Perspective: The views expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Nasdaq, Inc.
Video Content: A video segment highlights the sector laggards, specifically focusing on the performance of metals and mining, as well as oil and gas refining and marketing stocks.
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Analyst Views on CRML
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.
Austrian Government Renews Wolfsberg Mining License for Two Years
- License Renewal: The Austrian government has renewed the Wolfsberg mining license for an additional two years, despite incorrect media reports, ensuring Critical Metals Corp's mining development plans for the next two years and boosting investor confidence.
- Rising Lithium Prices: Lithium carbonate prices in China have surged to approximately CNY 168,000–170,000 per tonne (around USD 23,000–24,000), marking over a 100% year-over-year increase, reflecting tightening supply dynamics and expected to facilitate project financing for the company.
- Decision Timeline: Critical Metals Corp aims to decide by the end of 2026 whether to commence mining, contingent on sustained robust lithium prices and available financing options, which will lay the groundwork for future profitability and strengthen its market position.
- Project Potential: The Wolfsberg lithium project is regarded as one of Europe's most advanced lithium assets, equipped with strong infrastructure and technical support, and is expected to become a major supplier for the European electric vehicle and battery storage markets, aiding the region's energy transition.
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Trump Administration Abandons Mining Price Support Plan
- Withdrawal of Price Support: The Trump administration has abandoned the price support plan for U.S. critical mining projects due to limited congressional funding, meaning future projects will need to secure financing independently, which could hinder competitiveness in the mining sector.
- Reducing Reliance on China: This decision contradicts the administration's strategy to reduce dependence on Chinese rare-earth production, which is crucial for defense, electronics, and clean energy technologies, as the lack of price guarantees poses greater challenges for U.S. projects.
- Technical Analysis: Despite a short-term decline of 18.23% to $13.96, the long-term trend remains bullish, with the 50-day moving average crossing above the 200-day moving average, indicating a strong upward trajectory with a 78.06% gain over the past year.
- Market Caution Signals: Currently, CRML's stock is at 42.2% of its 52-week range, closer to highs than lows, suggesting a relatively strong position; however, the absence of clear support and resistance levels necessitates vigilance for potential reversal signals.
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