Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)
China confirmed Thursday it has begun issuing “general licences” to speed rare earth exports, but did not disclose the number or terms. U.S.-listed rare metals stocks traded mixed at midday, with MP Materials flat at $52.03, Energy Fuels up 2.9%, and Lithium Americas down 1.8%. Investors weighed Beijing’s move against ongoing U.S. efforts to localize supply chains.
