On May 21, Critical Metals Corporation rose 8.56% in pre-market trading, trading at approximately $11.83/share, with trading volume of $4.89 million.

On the news front, the stock continues its recovery following a sharp selloff triggered by the company's announcement on May 18 of an all-stock acquisition of Australian mining exploration and development company European Lithium. Under the deal terms, European Lithium shareholders will receive 0.035 shares of Critical Metals for each share held, with the final exchange quantity dependent on the agreed swap ratio, option exercise prices, and the average Critical Metals share price over the 20 trading days prior to closing. The transaction is expected to close in Q2.

The acquisition announcement initially triggered over 8% selling pressure on May 18, but the stock has since staged a sustained recovery, rebounding over 8% on May 20 and extending gains in pre-market activity. Sector peers MP Materials rose 3.21% and USA Rare Earth gained 2.97%, with improving industry sentiment providing additional support.

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