Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Ignites Multi-Billion-Dollar Opportunity as Global Demand Surges
MP Materials Corp. (MP)
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Source: GlobeNewswire
NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Rare earth elements and critical minerals have gone from being overlooked industrial materials to a major global growth story with enormous economic implications. Today, they’re right at the heart of the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and national security. The broader critical minerals market was valued at around $391 billion in 2025 and is expected to climb past $715 billion by 2035, driven by rising demand for electrification and infrastructure. As governments work to secure their own supply chains and reduce dependence on key players like China, investment is ramping up across mining, processing, and recycling. What used to be a straightforward commodities market is quickly turning into a global strategic race and a growing focus for investors while keeping watch on Active Companies that include: North American Niobium (OTCQB: NIOMF) (CSE: NIOB), NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NB),
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