TMC Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 19, 2025): The Metals Company Surges as Options Heat Up and Deep-Sea Mining Policy Comes Into Focus
TMC the metals company Inc. shares rose about 10% to the mid-$7 range by mid-day Dec. 19, following a surge in call-option volume and heavy options trading. The move comes amid “triple witching” expiration, with no new company-specific news. TMC has applied for U.S. exploration and commercial recovery permits for deep-sea mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.