This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: <table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USAR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$149.8K</td>
<td>516</td>
<td>523</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>METC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MOS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>252</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/17/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HYMC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/15/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>840</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For EXK (NYSE:EXK), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 53 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 2282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3447 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AG (NYSE:AG), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on April 17, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $662.0 per contract. There were 16262 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAMY (AMEX:UAMY), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 1668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding USAR (NASDAQ:USAR), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 214 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $149.8K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 516 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 523 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding METC (NASDAQ:METC), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 395 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MOS (NYSE:MOS), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 725 day(s) on January 21, 2028. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FCX (NYSE:FCX), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 354 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 8718 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NEM (NYSE:NEM), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 172 day(s) on July 17, 2026. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $2835.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HYMC (NASDAQ:HYMC), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 53 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $41.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $1800.0 per contract. There were 49 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CDE (NYSE:CDE), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on May 15, 2026. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $1722.0 per contract. There were 840 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our Guide to Understanding Options Alerts or read more news on unusual options activity. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Today's whale activity in materials stocks reveals significant trading opportunities. Notable bullish call options include EXK, AG, METC, and FCX, with substantial trade volumes and open interests. Bearish sentiment was observed in UAMY's call options. The data indicates a divergence in market estimations, suggesting potential price movements in the options market. Traders are advised to monitor these activities closely for investment strategies.

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