Critical Metals (CRML) Stock Price, News & Analysis
Why Was CRML Stock Down on Wednesday?
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What Changed
- Critical Metals Corp. Confirms Option Scheme Consideration for European Lithium Acquisition
- A 150,000-unit stock award goes to Critical Metals (CRML) director Michael J. Hanson.
- Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) Delivers 2026 Objectives: 100% of Tanbreez, US$264.5 Million in Cash and 194.2 Million Shares Outstanding; Sets 2027 Roadmap
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 106 252 sessions, November 11, 2025 to November 11, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +38.6% close of September 21, 2026
- 1-year change
- -42.6% closing prices, November 11, 2025 to November 11, 2026
- 1-month change
- -18.2% closing prices, October 9, 2026 to November 11, 2026
Company Description
Critical Metals Corp. develops critical minerals projects focused on lithium and rare earth elements, with principal project interests in Europe and Greenland. The company’s ordinary shares trade on Nasdaq under the symbol CRML, and its public disclosures identify it as a foreign private issuer that reports using Form 20-F status.
The company’s mineral portfolio is centered on deposits associated with strategic metals used in energy storage, defense, clean energy, and advanced technology supply chains. Its key project references include the Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria and the Tanbreez rare earth project in Southern Greenland. These assets define Critical Metals Corp.’s operating identity as a mining exploration and development company rather than a diversified producer.
Tanbreez is a heavy rare earth element deposit in Greenland. Critical Metals Corp. completed the acquisition of an additional 50.5% interest in Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S, bringing its total ownership to 92.5%. European Lithium Ltd. retains the remaining 7.5% interest. In connection with the completed transfer, Critical Metals Corp. issued ordinary shares, making Tanbreez ownership and related capital-structure disclosures central elements of the company’s public record.
The company’s development model depends on advancing mineral projects through ownership consolidation, permitting and regulatory processes, technical work, project financing, and commercial arrangements for future processing or offtake. Public materials also refer to non-binding arrangements and term sheets involving rare earth concentrate, processing, and refining concepts tied to Tanbreez. Those disclosures reflect the company’s focus on building a rare earth supply chain around the Greenland project while remaining within the development-stage mining category.
Critical Metals Corp.’s recurring corporate disclosures cover mineral project ownership, material agreements, shareholder voting matters, governance, registration statements, share issuances, warrants, and operating and financial results. Because its business is project-based, changes in asset ownership, regulatory approvals, financing arrangements, and capital structure are closely tied to the company’s operating profile.
Stock Performance
Critical Metals (CRML) closed at $5.61 on November 11, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 42.6%.
CRML Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through November 11, 2026. Month and year figures include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Critical Metals has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published yesterday. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 5 with negative movement. Key topics include acquisition. View all CRML news →
SEC Filings
Critical Metals has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 5 Form 4, 1 Form 144, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13D/A, 1 Form 424B3. The most recent filing was submitted on . SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all CRML SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Critical Metals over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Critical Metals reported net income of -$228.2M in FY2026. Diluted earnings per share stood at -$1.87. The company generated -$29.7M in operating cash flow. The current ratio was 0.87, measuring current assets divided by current liabilities.
Upcoming Events
Decision to commence mining
Definitive feasibility study
First ore production
Targeted first ore
Targeted first ore production
Concentrate export target
Tanbreez production target
Romanian refinery output target
Permit expiry date
Critical Metals has 9 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Decision to commence mining", is expected in 2026. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the CRML stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Critical Metals (CRML) currently stands at 30.6 million shares, down 1.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 39.8% of the float. Since November 2025, short interest has increased by 165.6%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Critical Metals (CRML) currently stands at 4.7 days, down 13.4% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Since November 2025, the figure has increased by 250.4%. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 5.5 days.
CRML Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Critical Metals (CRML) operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry within the broader Basic Materials sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
Investors comparing CRML often look at related companies in the same sector, including TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC), Lithium Argentina AG (LAR), Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP), Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC), and Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (USAS). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate CRML's relative position within its industry.
Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) completed its European Lithium acquisition on November 5, 2026, taking Tanbreez ownership to 100%. The merger issued 90,539,994 new shares. Cash immediately afterward was approximately US$264.5 million, with 194,219,631 ordinary shares outstanding; another 45,536,338 subsidiary-held shares have suspended rights and are excluded.
Greenland approved Tanbreez’s Mining and Closure Plans through September 8, 2050. A binding REalloys agreement covers up to 15% of annual concentrate production for 15 years. The company targets a definitive feasibility study—a detailed assessment of project viability—for Q4 2027 and first ore in late 2028 to early 2029, subject to permitting, financing, engineering and construction milestones. Operating permits and construction financing remain objectives. A review of non-core assets is under way, with any proceeds intended for Tanbreez.