Rare Earth Mining Stock Could Just Be Getting Started

Rare earth minerals stock Ramaco Resources' Inc (NASDAQ:METC) Friday earnings reaction low came in just above the site of the put-heavy 16 strike. However, shares then reversed and closed nearer to the intraday high, with METC now up 90% in 2025. The 30-day moving average caught the Friday low, a trendline that also marked a bottom in early July after an ugly candle.

 
The potential recovery of rare earth elements in Wyoming could make this stock attractive for speculators, especially on a pullback. Analyst outlook is minimal at best, with just three "buy" recommendations on the books, leaving plenty of room for optimism. Short interest is at an all-time high, surging 73% since June, while implied volatility (IV) is reasonable with the 30-day at 90% and options IV priced at 88%.
 
Our recommended September 17 call has a leverage ratio of 3.6 and will double on a 27.8% pop in the underlying equity.