Group 1 - Companies specializing in mining rare earth minerals, such as Ramaco Resources, experienced significant stock price increases, with Ramaco's shares rising nearly 12% [1] - China's Commerce Ministry has tightened control over rare earth exports, requiring export licenses for certain shipments, which is part of the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. [2][3] - The new restrictions on rare earth exports are aimed at preventing these resources from being used in strategic goods, benefiting companies like Ramaco that operate in this sector [3][4] Group 2 - Ramaco Resources operates the Brook Mine in Wyoming, the first new rare earth element mine in the U.S. to become operational in 70 years, positioning the company favorably under the new export restrictions [4] - Despite the positive developments for Ramaco, it was not included in a list of the top 10 stocks recommended by The Motley Fool Stock Advisor, which suggests that there may be other investment opportunities deemed more favorable [5][6]