U.S. Rare Earth Stocks Rally as Trump Advances ‘Project Vault’ to Counter China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

Tekedia | 03-02-2026 01:38pm |

Shares of U.S.-listed rare earth mining companies surged on Monday after reports that President Donald Trump is preparing a sweeping initiative to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, a move that would deepen Washington’s involvement in a sector long dominated by China and central to the global energy transition, defense manufacturing, and advanced technologies.

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.