Investing.com-- The U.S. administration has held talks about taking an equity stake in Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ:CRML), the company developing Greenland's Tanbreez rare earth deposit, Reuters reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Such a move would give Washington a direct interest in one of the world's largest untapped sources of rare earths, a sector dominated by China, the report said.
According to the Reuters report, officials are considering converting a $50 million Defense Production Act grant application by Critical Metals into an equity investment. If finalized, that conversion could translate into about an 8% stake in the company, though discussions remain preliminary and may not result in a deal.
The potential investment highlights President Trump's broader push to secure U.S. supplies of critical minerals and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.
Washington has recently taken stakes in Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAR) and MP Materials as part of efforts to diversify supply chains for materials vital to electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced electronics.