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Geopolitical uncertainty has been a boost for the critical minerals market, and TMC The Metals Company has emerged as one of the most high-profile speculative plays in the space. The company's growth strategy is built around extracting mineral nodules from the seabed of coastal waters. These nodules contain minerals including cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel, and TMC is betting that it can gain the necessary regulatory approvals and begin mining these valuable resources underwater. TMC went public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company in September 2021 and has seen some volatile swings since its debut. The company's share price is up 81% over the last year, but it's seen a big pullback from its high. The company's share price is down 50% from its valuation peak and 13.5% in 2026. On the other hand, the stock appears to be gaining favor among retail investors. Critical minerals are on retail investors' radar A report published by Stocktwits recently highlighted the fact that overall sentiment among retail traders using its platform has shifted from bearish to bullish in recent months. Rising support from retail traders doesn't necessarily mean that the stock will go on to be a long-term winner, but it suggests support among a broadening base of shareholders and reflects rising interest in the broader critical-minerals space amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. Expand TMC The Metals Company
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