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StocksUpdated×3•Originally published 17 April 2026•Updated 18 April 2026•

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Mining Sector Gains Expand as Lithium and Uranium Stocks Hit Breakout Levels

Key Facts

1Energy Fuels Inc (UUUU) stock is heading for its fifth consecutive gain, trading at $21.24.

2NASA and the Pentagon signed the NSTM-3 initiative to develop space nuclear reactors by 2028.

Mining stocks are maintaining strong bullish momentum as sector gains expand, bolstered by increasing institutional confidence. This sentiment was further strengthened after a uranium sector equity was named as one of Schaeffer's Research's top 15 stock picks for 2026. While lithium prices continued their 2025 breakout into 2026, driving significant gains for Albemarle (ALB), Energy Fuels (UUUU) shares saw a minor 2.1% pullback to close at $20.49. Despite the dip, UUUU remains supported by the NSTM-3 space nuclear power initiative involving NASA and the Pentagon. Overall, the performance reflects robust investor optimism in strategic minerals, with analysts closely tracking ETFs like URA and LIT for structural shifts.

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Version History

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: Added information regarding a uranium stock being selected as a top 15 pick for 2026 by Schaeffer's Research.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the recent 2.1% decline in Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock price, closing at $20.49.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the bullish breakout in the lithium sector and Albemarle (ALB) stock based on 2025 and 2026 price data.