Group 1 - Critical Minerals Corporation's shares increased by 12.4% despite a downturn in broader market indexes, indicating strong investor interest [1] - The stock's rise is attributed to the Trump Administration's Department of the Interior expanding "Project Vault," which aims to stockpile critical materials [3] - Critical Minerals Corporation is focused on rare-earth and lithium mining, with significant interests in projects located in Greenland and Austria [2][4] Group 2 - "Project Vault" will increase stockpiles of critical materials for national defense, potentially boosting demand for the output of Critical Minerals Corporation [3][4] - The list of critical minerals includes both rare-earth elements and lithium, which are essential for various industries [4] - Critical Minerals Corporation is currently pre-revenue, with mining projects expected to commence in 2028, making it a highly speculative investment [5]