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NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp.” or the “Company”), a leading critical mineral mining company, today announced that the historical metallurgical test results done by AMTEC / ALS in 2016 has been successfully replicated in the 2025 test work program undertaken at Fremantle Metallurgy laboratories, Perth, Western Australia, under the review of independent consultant Professor Tony Tang. Professor Tony Tang utilized a duplicate ore sample that was used in the original 2016 Tanbreez study. Highlights Outstanding 2.96% TREO and HREO refined concentrate Approximate 40% increase over the previous 2.1% TREO refined concentrate results. In December 2025, the Company received the initial assay reports from Fremantle Metallurgical test Work and Independent Laboratory assay confirmation by Nagrom Metallurgical, in Perth, Western Australia, under the guidance of Independent Company Consultant, Emeritus Professor Dr Tony Tang. The results confirmed up to ~40% improved refined concentrate from historical Test Work in 2016 AMTEC/ALS, by application of new technology, with total TREEs recovery results that mark a significantly improved refined concentrate and confirmation of repeatability. The eudialyte and mixed-concentrate recoveries were confirmed to contain all 8 significant in-demand rare earth elements (REEs), including heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) and strategic rare metal concentrates. Using a simplified and improved flowsheet, enhanced by modern permanent magnets operating at 10,000–12,000 gauss and optimized staging, the process achieved recovery rates better than 85%. The improved results were achieved through modifications to the flowsheet in the primary magnetic separation stage. These changes enabled the recovery of all magnetic and paramagnetic materials using higher-gauss magnetic separation to more effectively reject non-magnetic material, followed by additional beneficiation and polishing stages. This improved flowsheet enabled a third-stage magnetic separation to reject low-REE-value magnetic material, resulting in the recovery of a higher-grade eudialyte concentrate. The process achieved better than 85% deportment recovery, with an increased overall yield of ~40%. Tony Sage, Chairman of CRML, commented: “Given these outstanding results, the current flowsheet announced in the previously released PEA is now obsolete. A replacement PEA will be issued confirming Pilot Plant concentrate production results approximately 3 months before the Company releases a revised DFS. This represents a significant milestone for the Tanbreez development as the project transitions from laboratory-scale testing to pilot plant operations, scheduled to commence in May 2026. The program will include production of a simulated 1:100 pilot-scale concentrate, supporting future full-scale processing. I am pleased to announce this progress as our international team continues to successfully produce concentrate for our offtake partners in the EU, Saudi Arabia, and the USA. Test work remains ongoing, while field activities in Greenland—including drilling programs—are in the final stages of planning. These efforts will support the supply of fresh pilot plant feed from Tanbreez, beginning in May 2026.” Figure 1. Polishing Test Work for Final Export Con (Eudialyte) Figure 2. Process Flowchart for Final Production of Eudialyte Export Con Table 1. Nagrom 2026 – Metal Oxide & Rare Earth for Concentrate 1 and Concentrate 2 Table 2. Comparison Table between historical 2016 Test Work and 2026 Test Work The Company remains committed to advancing the Tanbreez Project through targeted metallurgical programs, with the upcoming 150-tonne bulk sample in June 2026 representing a critical milestone. This work is expected to validate processing pathways and support the consistent production of TREO and metal oxide concentrates, reinforcing confidence in the project’s technical and commercial potential. The offtake partners will each receive a minimum of 10t of high-grade pre-production eudialyte concentrate for their refining development. ABOUT CRITICAL METALS CORP. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next-generation technologies for Europe and its Western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest, rare-earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. 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Also Indicates Massive Geological Upside at the Hill Deposit at Flagship Tanbreez Heavy REE Project in Greenland NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced our strongest REE assay results to date: 33 drill intercepts from the Hill Deposit at the Tanbreez Heavy REE Project have returned exceptional grades — up to 0.94% TREO. These results reinforce Tanbreez as a world class heavy rare earths asset and validate our focused development strategy. Highlights - 2010 Hill Deposit Resampling Program 33 drill holes from the 2010 Hill Deposit drilling campaign (comprising 1,014 samples) with best grading up to 0.94% TREO. Consistent, high quality heavy REE mineralization across multiple holes Strengthens project economics and our pathway to resource expansion and development Positions CRML to capitalize on growing global demand for heavy rare earths used in magnets, EVs, defence, and advanced technologies Assay results received for 33 diamond drill holes from the Hill Zone deposit Weighted average TREO+Y of 0.44% (refer Table 2) TREO+Y grades range from 0.31% to 0.94%, with an average 24.1% heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) component. Gallium Oxide (Ga₂O₅) assays range from 87 ppm to 117 ppm Zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) assays range from 1.04 % to 3.81 % Associated elevated elements (weighted averages) CeO₂: 1,684 ppm Nb₂O₃: 986 ppm HfO₂: 248 ppm All intercepts ≥ 2 m downhole reported using a 3,000 ppm TREO+Y cut off Results expand the elemental dataset and enhanced QA/QC validation of historical assaying techniques Results demonstrate strong correlation and consistency of high-grade rare earth (REE) mineralisation within the existing Hill Deposit Priority infill resource drilling is planned for the 2026 field season Demonstrates tangible, near-term value uplift at our flagship Tanbreez project De risks our resource base and enhances our development and offtake discussions Supports CRML’s strategic growth plan to become a leading supplier of critical heavy rare earths Next steps Continued drilling and resource definition programs to convert promising intercepts into mineable reserves Ongoing metallurgical and environmental studies to advance project permitting and feasibility Active engagement with strategic partners, off takers, and capital markets to accelerate development This announcement reports exploration results from the Hill Zone Deposit resampling program only. It does not report any change to Critical Metals Corp’s Mineral resource or Mineral resource estimates. Tony Sage, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Metals Corp., commented: “The Company is very encouraged by the results of the Hill Zone Deposit resampling program, which provides strong validation of the historical 2010 drilling dataset. The excellent repeatability and high correlation between the original and repeat assays confirm TREO grades within a tight 2–5% precision range, underscoring the robustness of the rare earth mineralization previously reported for the Hill Zone Deposit. We have undertaken a rigorous QA/QC review to verify the reliability of the historical drilling and to enhance our geological understanding by testing individual rare earth elements and other important associated elements found at Tanbreez. This work strengthens and de-risks our analytical controls. These results provide our stakeholders with a solid foundation as we continue to progress technical studies and plan further drilling in 2026.” Summary of New Drill Hole and Assay Results Drill hole collar information and mineralized intervals greater than 0.3% TREO+Y are detailed in Tables 1 and 2, Figures 1-3, Appendix 1 and 2. Reporting and Methodology Notes TREO+Y represents the sum of La₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₂O₃, Nd₂O₃, Sm₂O₃, Eu₂O₃, Gd₂O₃, Tb₄O₇, Dy₂O₃, Ho₂O₃, Er₂O₃, Tm₂O₃, Yb₂O₃, Lu₂O₃, and Y₂O₃. HREO refers to the heavy rare earth oxide subset. A minimum reported downhole intercept width of 2 meters has been applied. Drill holes were drilled both vertically and at angles to intersect flat to shallow dipping mineralization. Vertical holes are interpreted to approximate true width. No economic weighting has been applied to the reported results. A 3,000ppm TREO+Y cut-off grade has been applied with no equivalence calculation used. “n/a” indicates the element was not analyzed. All drilling and assay results, including both higher and lower grade intervals, are reported to ensure balanced and transparent disclosure. Intervals are reported at a minimum downhole width of 2m applying a 3,000ppm TREO+Y cutoff, with no top cut and no economic weighting. Figure 1 Diamond Drilling Hill Zone 2010 Table 1 - Drill results from the 2010 diamond drill holes in the upper Hill Deposit Figure 2. Project Drilling Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) Background Information and Assay Results As part of the Company’s ongoing QAQC program and GAP analysis, Critical Metals Corp has undertaken a comprehensive resampling and analytical review of historical drilling completed within the Hill Project area. The primary objectives of the resampling program, using existing 2010 pulp samples from the 33 diamond drill holes reported in this announcement, were to: Obtain a complete suite of relevant elemental assay; Verify the reliability of the historical dataset; Confirm assay precision across key analytes; Identify any potential systematic variance between the original and recent analytical results, and Establish a consistent and auditable geochemical analytical methodology across the Fjord Deposit, Hill Zone Deposit, Upper Fjord, and Area B (see Figure 2). The program comprised 1,014 pulp samples from diamond drill holes completed in 2010 by Rimball Pty Ltd which were re-analyzed for a complete elemental assay suite, including REE and associated elements such as gallium, niobium, tantalum, zirconium and hafnium. This work has provided an expanded dataset to support future geological, metallurgical, and resource modelling activities, together with enhanced QA/QC validation of historical assaying procedures. Due to the age of the drilling, not all original pulp samples were available for re-analysis. Overall, the resampling results demonstrated good reproducibility, with global average grades for most elements showing strong agreement with the original assays. Importantly, TREO+Y values exhibit strong correlation and precision, providing additional confidence in the integrity and reliability of the historical assay dataset. A small number of individual samples exhibited variances outside expected tolerances, which are currently being investigated. 2026 Tie-in Drilling Program - Hill Zone, Upper Fjord and Area B The Company is currently planning the 2026 field program which is likely to include additional infill drilling at the Hill Zone Deposit aimed at changing the status for the existing MRE currently inferred and indicated Mineral Resource Estimate to a Measured resource with additional infill drilling planned for 2026, (refer ASX Announcement 27 March 2025). The Company recently reported 2025 drilling results from Area B and Upper Fjord, which identified additional mineralization potential adjacent to the Hill Zone Deposit. The proposed 2026 drilling program is expected to include: Infill resource drilling at the Hill Zone Deposit; Extension and tie-in drilling between the Hill Zone, Upper Fjord and Area B; and Open-space extension drilling to further define mineralized zones between these areas. The recent and historical drilling results continue to demonstrate consistent Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO+Y) grades and heavy rare earth oxide (HREO) proportions across drill-defined mineralized zones. These results support ongoing technical studies and future development planning. Subject to final budgeting and approvals, further infill drilling at the Hill Deposit, reconnaissance tie-in drilling between Area B and Upper Fjord, and associated geotechnical work are proposed. Proposed commencement dates will be released to the market in due course. This announcement reports Exploration Results only. It does not report any change to the Company’s Mineral Resource estimates. References to the 27 March 2025 Maiden Mineral Resource are provided for context only. Figure 3. Hill Deposit Drill Hole Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) Figure 4. Hill Deposit Cross Section (6748300mN) Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is a large, rare-earth deposit located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and do not guarantee performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this news release, forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “designed to” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical facts. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the factors discussed under the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this news release, and expectations, forecasts and assumptions as of that date, involve several judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Critical Metals Corp. Investor Relations: [email protected] Media: [email protected] APPENDIX 1 – Drill-hole Collar Table 2010 Resampling Program coordinates based on WGS1984 zone 23 North grid system with results to date APPENDIX 2 – Drill Assay Results – TREO+Y, HREO & Metal Oxides Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/803ca451-00d4-4214-a372-1d5172b11645 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6b18b8ce-0fa5-48cf-8c88-e356c292308a https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/37c8b63d-cbb4-4382-a9fd-d101956990e1 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a9a0e495-23cf-4f17-bd10-83921c3b1499

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that it has received the final assay results from the 2025 drilling program at Area B and the Fjord Deposit at the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in Greenland. Key Highlights Area B – Extent of mineralization: Broad-spaced drilling results successfully demonstrate significant and extensive mineralisation potential across Area B, located immediately adjacent to the eastern margin of the Hill Zone Deposit (refer to ASX announcements dated 16 December 2025 and 15 January 2026, Figure 2). Fjord Deposit – Extent of mineralization: The Fjord area remains open along strike, with mineralization consistently confirmed near surface and demonstrating strong lateral and vertical continuity (refer to ASX announcements dated 16 December 2025 and 15 January 2026, Figure 2). Resource growth potential: The 2025 Fjord and Upper Fjord drilling results provide a strong indication of potential for resource growth and extension drilling for 2026 currently being planned. Grade profile: Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO+Y) grades from the 2025 diamond drilling range from 0.40% to 0.47%, with heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) comprising approximately 26–27% of TREO+Y Tony Sage, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Metals Corp., commented: “I am very encouraged by the 2025 deep diamond drilling results, which continue to demonstrate meaningful extensions to our known Mineral Resource and confirm consistent rare earth mineralisation across the Fjord, Upper Fjord, Hill and now, Area B zone. These results enhance our confidence in the broader REE potential of the Tanbreez Deposit. Importantly, the new assay data is expected to add further mineralised tonnage to the existing Hill and Fjord Deposits, supporting a potential uplift in scale and continuity across a significantly larger project footprint. This reinforces Tanbreez as a strategic, long‑life rare earth asset. Our team is now progressing extension and infill drilling programs for the 2026 field season, focused on optimising future pit designs and advancing Mineral Resource studies. These next steps are aimed at de‑risking the project and positioning Tanbreez for future development milestones.” New results are as follows. AREA B -– Final 2025 drill results Hole 25-D10 132.0m @ 0.46% TREOY (23.84% HREO), including 98 ppm Ga₂O₅, 294 ppm HfO₂, 1,722 ppm CeO₂, and 1,260 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 0.0m Hole 25-D13 128.0m @ 0.43% TREOY (23.59% HREO), including 106 ppm Ga₂O₅, 270 ppm HfO₂, 1,620 ppm CeO₂, and 1,166 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 0.0m 13.5m @ 0.47% TREOY (26.06% HREO), 88 ppm 88 ppm Ga₂O₅, 373 ppm HfO₂, 1,701 ppm CeO₂, and 1,500 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 136m Hole 25-D16 6.0m @ 0.50% TREOY (25.94% HREO), including 115 ppm Ga₂O₅, 352 ppm HfO₂, 1,857 ppm CeO₂, and 1,234 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 0.0m 37.0m @ 0.43% TREOY (23.51% HREO), including 103 ppm Ga₂O₅, 258 ppm HfO₂, 1,633 ppm CeO₂, and 1,062 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 27.0m 93.0m @ 0.42% TREOY (23.89% HREO), 95 ppm Ga2O5, 268ppm HfO2, 1587ppm CeO2, 1140ppm Nb2O5 from 68.0m Hole 25-D17 82.0m @ 0.4386 TREOY (23.16% HREO), including 102 ppm Ga₂O₅, 245 ppm HfO₂, 1,700 ppm CeO₂, and 1,026 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 2.0m 2.0m @ 0.61% TREOY (26.46% HREO), including 75 ppm Ga₂O₅, 487 ppm HfO₂, 2,223 ppm CeO₂, and 1,873 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 97.0m 80.0m @ 0.44% TREOY (24.64% HREO), including 96 ppm Ga₂O₅, 297 ppm HfO₂, 1,605 ppm CeO₂, and 1,239 ppm Nb₂O₅ from 103.0m Area B – Geological context and exploration results Area B is located to the east-northeast of the Hill Deposit and spans an approximately 1,750 metre corridor of highly prospective geology. All drilling completed in 2025 within this area has returned broad intervals of rare earth mineralization, with TREO+Y grades typically ranging from ~0.35% to ~0.77%. Drill holes 25-D17, 25-D13, 25-D10 and 25-D09 formed part of a reconnaissance drilling program designed to assess the prospectivity within this eastern extension of the Hill Deposit. While the current drilling pattern remains widely spaced, results to date indicate strong geological and grade continuity across the corridor. This continuity highlights significant laterally extensive mineralization potential within Area B, which is positioned immediately adjacent to the eastern margin of the Hill Zone Deposit. In addition, results have now been returned for the final 2025 drillhole at the Fjord deposit. Fjord Deposit – Final 2025 drill results Hole 25-D14 16.5m @ 0.4003 TREOY (25.02% HREO), 96 ppm Ga2O5, 274ppm HfO2, 1485ppm CeO2, 1125ppm Nb2O5 from 0.5m 38.0m @ 0.3801 TREOY (26.59% HREO), 84 ppm Ga2O5, 311ppm HfO2, 1381ppm CeO2, 1259ppm Nb2O5 from 21.0m Hole 25-D15 55.5m @ 0.406 TREOY (26.02% HREO), 95 ppm Ga2O5, 325ppm HfO2, 1491ppm CeO2, 1307ppm Nb2O5 from 2.0m Holes 25‑D14 and 25‑D15 are located at the northeastern end of the Fjord Deposit and confirm that mineralization remains open along strike. The assay results are consistent with previously reported drilling in this area and are expected to support preparation of a revised Mineral Resource Estimate, as well as the advancement of subsequent mine planning studies (refer to Table 1). The assay results continue to demonstrate consistent rare earth grades and highlight the presence of strategic metals, including gallium, hafnium, cerium, and yttrium. These outcomes further reinforce Tanbreez’s status as a globally significant peralkaline-hosted rare earth system with scale potential and exposure to multiple strategic metals exposure. Details of the 2025 drilling program are provided in Table 1 (collar information), with mineralized greater than >0.3% TREO+Y listed in Appendix 2, individual assay results provided in Appendix 3, and supporting geological interpretations presented in Figures 3, 4, and 5. Figure 1. Diamond drill hole pad DDH25-5 drilled September 2025. Figure 2. Area B ground proofing September 2025 for drill pad locations below 25-D09. Figure 3 . Project Dilling historical 2007- 2014 and 2024 and 2025 Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) Figure 4. Area B - over 1,750m strike length of TREO mineralization Figure 5. Project Drilling: historical (2007- 2014) and 2024 and 2025 Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N). Figure 5. Area B - over 950m strike length of TREO mineralization Area B and Hill Zone Deposit Tie-in Zone Drill holes 25‑D17, 25‑D13, 25‑D10 and 25‑D09 formed part of a reconnaissance program designed to assess the prospectivity east‑northeast of the Hill Deposit. Although the drill spacing remains broad, results clearly indicate significant laterally extensive mineralization potential across Area B, whis is located immediately adjacent to the eastern margin of the Hill Zone Deposit. Based on the results reported in this announcement, additional drilling across Area B and the Upper Fjord area is considered warranted to further define mineralized scale, continuity and potential resource growth. Results from Area B, together with the broader 2024 and 2025 drilling programs, demonstrate TREO+Y grades ranging from approximately 0.35% to 0.77%, with an average heavy rare earth oxide (HREO) content of approximately 25.7%. Grade Summary - Area B 2025 Drilling Total Rare Earth Oxide + Yttrium (TREO+Y): ranges between approximately 0.35%–0.61%. Heavy Rare Earth Oxide (HREO) proportion: ranges between approximately 21–27% of TREO+Y. Strategic and associated elements: Gallium oxide (~99 ppm), hafnium oxide (~292 ppm), yttrium oxide (~690 ppm), and cerium oxide (~1,646 ppm) are consistently present, together with zirconium oxide (0.9%–2.4%), niobium (~1,154ppm), and tantalum (~85ppm). Reporting and Methodology Notes TREO+Y represents the sum of La₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₂O₃, Nd₂O₃, Sm₂O₃, Eu₂O₃, Gd₂O₃, Tb₄O₇, Dy₂O₃, Ho₂O₃, Er₂O₃, Tm₂O₃, Yb₂O₃, Lu₂O₃, and Y₂O₃. A minimum downhole intercept width of 2m has been applied. No economic weighting has been applied to the reported results. A grade cut-off of 3,000ppm for TREO+Y has been applied with no metal equivalence calculation. All drilling and assay results, including both higher and lower grade intervals, are reported to ensure balanced and transparent disclosure. Next Steps The Company is undertaking a detailed review of several optimization strategies, which will be integrated with the advanced planning currently underway for the 2026 field season. Table 1- 2025 reported Drilling Coordinates based on WGS1984 Zone 23 North grid system with results to date for 2025. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest, rare-earth deposits and is in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and do not guarantee performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this news release, forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “designed to” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical facts. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the factors discussed under the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this news release, and expectations, forecasts and assumptions as of that date, involve several judgments, risks and uncertainties. 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NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that the first assay results from the 2025 drilling program have been received from the Fjord Deposit and Upper Fjord areas at the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in Greenland. The drilling campaign was designed to extend known mineralization and refine the geological model of the area. These results are expected to support the preparation of a revised Mineral Resource Estimate and to advance subsequent mine planning studies (refer Table 1). The drilling results confirm consistent rare earth grades and highlight the presence of strategic metals, including gallium, hafnium, cerium, and yttrium, reinforcing Tanbreez’s position as a globally significant peralkaline-hosted rare earth system. Key Highlights 25-D01 24m @ 0.48% TREO+Y (25.9% HREO), 122 ppm Ga2O5, 328ppm HfO2, 1734ppm CeO2, 1156ppm Nb2O5 from 0m 165.76m @ 0.47% TREO+Y (25.5% HREO), 100 ppm Ga2O5, 322ppm HfO2, 1705ppm CeO2, 1251ppm Nb2O5 from 28m 25-D02 187m @ 0.48% TREO+Y (25.0 % HREO), 102 ppm Ga2O5, 299ppm HfO2, 1758ppm CeO2, 1269ppm Nb2O5 from 0m 25-D03 37.55m @ 0.41% TREO+Y (25.4% HREO), 107 ppm Ga2O5, 254ppm HfO2, 1510ppm CeO2, 938ppm Nb2O5 from 2.45m 188m @ 0.42% TREO+Y (24.5% HREO), 101 ppm Ga2O5, 283ppm HfO2, 1544ppm CeO2, 1153ppm Nb2O5 from 44m 25-D04 126.21m @ 0.44% TREO+Y (24.9% HREO), 113 ppm Ga2O5, 252ppm HfO2, 1598ppm CeO2, 1055ppm Nb2O5 from 2.79m 124.4m @ 0.39% TREO+Y (26.7% HREO), 100 ppm Ga2O5, 293ppm HfO2, 1398ppm CeO2, 1150ppm Nb2O5 from 135m 25-D05 158m @ 0.42% TREO+Y (25.0% HREO), 104 ppm Ga2O5, 262ppm HfO2, 1534ppm CeO2, 990ppm Nb2O5 from 7m 55m @ 0.40% TREO+Y (24.9% HREO), 101 ppm Ga2O5, 261ppm HfO2, 1455ppm CeO2, 1112ppm Nb2O5 from 173m 43m @ 0.40% TREO+Y (26.3% HREO), 88 ppm Ga2O5, 300ppm HfO2, 1437ppm CeO2, 1251ppm Nb2O5 from 232m 25-D05A 45m @ 0.41% TREO+Y (25.4% HREO), 104 ppm Ga2O5, 235ppm HfO2, 1483ppm CeO2, 893ppm Nb2O5 from 5m 82m @ 0.41% TREO+Y (26.3% HREO), 107 ppm Ga2O5, 265ppm HfO2, 1480ppm CeO2, 957ppm Nb2O5 from 54m 35m 0.46% TREO+Y (22.6% HREO), 105 ppm Ga2O5, 263ppm HfO2, 1723ppm CeO2, 1137ppm Nb2O5 from 140m 23m 0.43% TREO+Y (24.77% HREO), 105 ppm Ga2O5, 244ppm HfO2, 1610ppm CeO2, 1103ppm Nb2O5 from 181m 60m @ 0.35% TREO+Y (24.9% HREO), 92 ppm Ga2O5, 274ppm HfO2, 1458ppm CeO2, 1125ppm Nb2O5 from 220m 40.45m @ 0.41% TREO+Y (26.4% HREO), 83 ppm Ga2O5, 320ppm HfO2, 1465ppm CeO2, 1298ppm Nb2O5 from 284m 25-D07A 44m @ 0.40% TREO+Y (25.1% HREO), 97 ppm Ga2O5, 275ppm HfO2, 1429ppm CeO2, 1084ppm Nb2O5 from 0m 93m @ 0.40% TREO+Y (26.6% HREO), 93 ppm Ga2O5, 323ppm HfO2, 1429ppm CeO2, 1255ppm Nb2O5 from 48m 25-D07B 107m @ 0.42% TREO+Y (25.3% HREO), 100 ppm Ga2O5, 307ppm HfO2, 1540ppm CeO2, 1221ppm Nb2O5 from 0m 21m @ 0.41% TREO+Y (26.6% HREO), 85 ppm Ga2O5, 314ppm HfO2, 1470ppm CeO2, 1263ppm Nb2O5 from 111m 25-D07C 19m @ 0.42% TREO+Y (25.3% HREO), 97 ppm Ga2O5, 295ppm HfO2, 1562ppm CeO2, 1161ppm Nb2O5 from 0m 25-D08 3m @ 0.39% TREO+Y (28.2% HREO), 85 ppm Ga2O5, 314ppm HfO2, 1353ppm CeO2, 1237ppm Nb2O5 from 12.62m 3m @ 0.77% TREO+Y (29.2% HREO), 76 ppm Ga2O5, 632ppm HfO2, 2662ppm CeO2, 2562ppm Nb2O5 from 42m 9m @ 0.45% TREO+Y (26.6% HREO), 89 ppm Ga2O5, 327ppm HfO2, 1611ppm CeO2, 1346ppm Nb2O5 from 50m 53m @ 0.38% TREO+Y (25.7% HREO), 96 ppm Ga2O5, 280ppm HfO2, 1378ppm CeO2, 1126ppm Nb2O5 from 63m 7m @ 0.44% TREO+Y (29.3% HREO), 85 ppm Ga2O5, 435ppm HfO2, 1541ppm CeO2, 1671ppm Nb2O5 from 121m 13m @ 0.37% TREO+Y (27.8% HREO), 80 ppm Ga2O5, 362ppm HfO2, 1313ppm CeO2, 1432ppm Nb2O5 from 132m 25-D09 9m @ 0.53% TREO+Y (26.7% HREO), 105 ppm Ga2O5, 355ppm HfO2, 1851ppm CeO2, 1141ppm Nb2O5 from 0m 12m @ 0.38% TREO+Y (20.9% HREO), 102 ppm Ga2O5, 156ppm HfO2, 1507ppm CeO2, 824ppm Nb2O5 from 18m 71m @ 0.37% TREO+Y (23.3% HREO), 105 ppm Ga2O5, 197ppm HfO2, 1429ppm CeO2, 870ppm Nb2O5 from 34m 6m @ 0.47% TREO+Y (24.1% HREO), 99 ppm Ga2O5, 276ppm HfO2, 1734ppm CeO2, 1068ppm Nb2O5 from 109m 13m @ 0.35% TREO+Y (23.7% HREO), 97 ppm Ga2O5, 183ppm HfO2, 1318ppm CeO2, 819ppm Nb2O5 from 121m 5m @ 0.45% TREO+Y (26.2% HREO), 131 ppm Ga2O5, 280ppm HfO2, 1679ppm CeO2, 1052ppm Nb2O5 from 139m 2m @ 0.36% TREO+Y (26.4% HREO), 109 ppm Ga2O5, 244ppm HfO2, 1318ppm CeO2, 920ppm Nb2O5 from 150m 6m @ 0.47% TREO+Y (27.2% HREO), 96 ppm Ga2O5, 340ppm HfO2, 1690ppm CeO2, 1193ppm Nb2O5 from 161m 6m @ 0.43% TREO+Y (26.8% HREO), 89 ppm Ga2O5, 301ppm HfO2, 1529ppm CeO2, 1136ppm Nb2O5 from 174m 34m @ 0.47% TREO+Y (26.9% HREO), 91 ppm Ga2O5, 335ppm HfO2, 1688ppm CeO2, 1282ppm Nb2O5 from 185m 79.26m @ 0.43% TREO+Y (26.6% HREO), 89 ppm Ga2O5, 330ppm HfO2, 1538ppm CeO2, 1294ppm Nb2O5 from 223m 25-D11 86m @ 0.39% TREO+Y (26.1% HREO), 92 ppm Ga2O5, 318ppm HfO2, 1418ppm CeO2, 1226ppm Nb2O5 from 4m 25-D12 10m @ 0.41% TREO+Y (25.4% HREO), 91 ppm Ga2O5, 323ppm HfO2, 1526ppm CeO2, 1197ppm Nb2O5 from 2m 42m @ 0.40% TREO+Y (26.0% HREO), 89 ppm Ga2O5, 323ppm HfO2, 1464ppm CeO2, 1309ppm Nb2O5 from 16m Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: “I am very encouraged by the 2025 deep diamond drilling results, which demonstrate consistent rare earth mineralization across the Fjord and Upper Fjord areas. The results confirm the presence of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) mineralisation, including a significant heavy rare earth component, extending from the Fjord Deposit into the Upper Fjord area.” “These results are expected to contribute additional mineralized tonnage to the existing Hill and Lower Fjord Deposits and further support the scale and continuity of the Tanbreez project.” “Our external resource and mining consultants are currently validating the drilling data and progressing pre-development pit optimization and Mineral Resource studies. I would like to commend the team on the successful completion of the 3,430-metre drilling program in 2025. We look forward to receiving and reporting further drilling results in the coming months.” Key Results Highlights Consistent rare earth grades: Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO+Y) grades range from 0.40% to 0.47%, with heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) comprising approximately 26–27% of TREO.+Y Strategic metals: Gallium oxide (~100 ppm), hafnium oxide (~350 ppm), yttrium oxide (~742 ppm), and cerium oxide (~1,630 ppm) are consistently present, together with zirconium (1.3%–1.97%), niobium, and tantalum, supporting the project’s multi-commodity potential. Mineralization extent: The Fjord and Upper Fjord areas remain open along strike and at depth, with mineralization confirmed to occur consistently close to surface and demonstrating strong lateral and vertical continuity. Resource growth potential: Results provide an important indication of potential for further resource growth. Upper Fjord extensions: Mineralized extends from drill hole K-24 northeast for at least 1.0 km of length, to a depth of more than 200 m true thickness above the Fjord Deposit (refer Nasdaq announcement dated 15 December 2025 and Figure 2). New Drill Hole Assay Results from 2025 Drilling Table 1- Coordinates based on WGS1984 zone 23 North grid system with results to date Figure 1. Diamond drill hole pad 25-D03 drilled August 2025 Figure 2. Project Drilling Historical 2007- 2014 and 2024 and 2025 Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) Drilling Results Comparison - 2024 and 2025 The 2024 and 2025 drilling programs were designed to test strike extensions of known mineralization and further refine the geological and mineralization models across the Lower Fjord and Upper Fjord areas. The primary objectives of the programs were to support an upgrade of the Mineral Resource Estimate and to advance subsequent mine planning studies. In 2024, a total of 13 diamond drill holes for 1,149.5 meters were completed by Critical Metals Corp. Drilling was predominantly vertical, with one angled hole designed to intersect sub-horizontal mineralized layers at true thickness in the Lower Fjord area. In addition, deep diamond drill hole K-24 was completed in the Upper Fjord area. In 2025, a total of 20 diamond drill holes for 3,430 meters were completed by Critical Metals Corp. Drilling included both vertical and angled diamond drill holes designed to intersect sub-horizontal mineralized layers extending from the Upper Fjord into the Fjord area and Targets identified at Area B. A priority target of the 2025 program was designed to extend and confirm the strong mineralization intersected in drill hole K-24 in the Upper Fjord Area, which had returned 203.2 meters at 0.48% TREO+Y (including ~27% HREO). Figure 3. Project Drilling Historical 2007- 2014 and 2024 and 2025 Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) Figure 4. Upper Fjord Cross Section over 950m strike length of TREO+Y mineralization Figure 5. Fjord to Upper Fjord Cross Section over 900m width of TREO+Y mineralization Diamond drill hole 25-D09 was drilled vertically to a depth of 311.0 meters in Area B to evaluate reconnaissance mineral potential. Based on the results reported in this announcement, further drilling in Area B is being planned. The final reported results from the 2024 and 2025 drilling programs to date (13 of the 20 holes completed in 2025 reported in this announcement) demonstrate a range of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO+Y) grades, ranging from approximately 0.35% to 0.77% TREO+Y, with an average ~25.7% heavy rare earth oxide (HREO) composition. These results are observed across multiple vertical and deep angled drill holes spaced along the Lower and Upper Fjord areas within the kakortokite host rock and are consistent with a stratiform, laterally continuous magmatic mineralized layer. The kakortokite host rock may not always contain economic mineralization of TREO or metal oxides. Grade Summary Total Rare Earth Oxide + Yttrium (TREO+Y): ranges between approximately 0.35%–0.77%. Heavy Rare Earth Oxide (HREO) proportion: ranges between approximately 25–29% of TREO+Y. Strategic and associated elements: Gallium oxide (~98 ppm), hafnium oxide (~301 ppm), yttrium oxide (~637 ppm), and cerium oxide (~1,567 ppm) are consistently present, together with zirconium oxide (0.91%–3.4%), niobium (1,192ppm), and tantalum (91ppm). Reporting and Methodology Notes TREO+Y represents the sum of La₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₂O₃, Nd₂O₃, Sm₂O₃, Eu₂O₃, Gd₂O₃, Tb₄O₇, Dy₂O₃, Ho₂O₃, Er₂O₃, Tm₂O₃, Yb₂O₃, Lu₂O₃, and Y₂O₃. A minimum final intercept width of 2m downhole reported. No economic weighting has been applied. Grade cut-offs of 3,000ppm for TREO+Y have been used with no equivalence has been reported. All drilling and assay results, including both higher and lower grades, are reported to ensure balanced disclosure. Next Steps The Company is awaiting the remaining assay results from the 2025 drilling field season and selective historic sampling. Once these results are received and interpreted, the Company will incorporate this data into the planning stage for the 2026 field season. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next-generation technologies for Europe and its Western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest, rare-earth deposits and is in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets, as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well-positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the Western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. 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Strategic rationale: Critical Metals Corp has approved and ordered a turnkey Integrated Mobile Geochemical Analysis Centre from Bromet to support the Tanbreez rare earths project, including pilot plant activities and ongoing project development. Ownership and operation: The assay laboratory is expected to be acquired by the Company and operated exclusively for CRML by trained Greenlandic personnel, with analytical results subject to oversight and validation by an independent, appropriately accredited third party. On-site analytical capability: The facility will incorporate a Bruker M4 Tornado Plus 26S Micro XRF system, designed to enable real-time, on-site “mine-to-data” geochemical analysis and to generate full elemental rare earth element (REE) results in approximately 80 minutes, significantly reducing assay turnaround times compared to traditional off-site laboratory processing. Operational efficiency and ESG considerations: The modular, mobile laboratory solution is expected to enhance exploration efficiency, grade control, and operational decision-making, while reducing reliance on off-site laboratories, sample transport requirements, and associated time delays, consistent with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations. Project advancement: The investment is expected to support faster data generation for future drilling campaigns, assist in the evaluation and potential expansion of mineral resources in accordance with applicable SEC Regulation S-K 1300 requirements, and improve the timeliness of information available to the Company, potential offtake partners, and shareholders. Regulatory approvals: Commissioning and operation of the facility in Greenland will be subject to applicable government and regulatory approvals. NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that it has ordered a fully turnkey Integrated ~US$1m Mobile Geochemical Analysis Centre from Bromet, a leading provider of advanced mining laboratory solutions. This acquisition represents a significant investment in technical capability and underscores the Company’s commitment to operating as a world-class mining organization while advancing the Tanbreez rare earth elements (“REE”) project. Tony Sage, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Metals Corp., commented: “The acquisition of the Integrated Mobile Geochemical Analysis Centre marks a transformative milestone for Critical Metals as we propel the Tanbreez rare earths project from exploration into pre-mining pilot operations. Having the capability to perform laboratory-grade geochemical analysis directly at site is expected to significantly accelerate our data collection, sharpen real-time decision-making, and strengthen our assessment of Tanbreez’s exceptional resource potential and long-term scalability. This strategic investment reinforces our commitment to technical excellence, disciplined project advancement, and unlocking substantial value from one of the world’s most important emerging rare earths assets. It also reflects our dedication to building local capacity by supporting the training and development of Greenlandic personnel as we advance this globally significant project.” The Integrated Mobile Geochemical Analysis Centre is an industrial-grade, mobile laboratory designed to deliver real-time, on-site geochemical data directly at the mine site. This state-of-the-art facility is intended to support the Company’s proof-of-concept pilot plant by enabling rapid, laboratory-grade elemental analysis of samples derived from drill core and pilot plant material. The system incorporates crushing and sample preparation capabilities together with automated Micro XRF analysis, and is designed to generate full rare earth element (REE) results in under approximately 80 minutes using a Bruker M4 Tornado Plus 26S Micro XRF system and associated software. The system is designed to enable a “Mine-to-Data” workflow, which is expected to materially reduce assay turnaround times compared to traditional off-site laboratory processing and support more timely decision-making across exploration, grade control, and mine planning activities. By providing laboratory-grade analytical capability on site, Critical Metals expects to reduce reliance on external laboratories and enhance the speed of geological interpretation and operational execution. The facility comprises two customized 40-foot high-cube modular units designed for rapid deployment and relocation, supporting both early-stage exploration and ongoing production activities. The system has been configured to operate in Greenlandic conditions. Module A provides automated, high-throughput sample preparation, including crushing, representative sub-sampling, pulverizing, and drying. The module incorporates integrated dust control, safety systems, and environmental safeguards to meet stringent industrial occupational health, safety, and environmental standards. Module B houses a climate-controlled state of the art X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analytical and data processing laboratory. This module includes pellet pressing, precision weighing, and contamination-controlled workspaces intended to support analytical accuracy, data integrity, and reproducibility. The automated workflow is designed to minimize human error and generate consistent, verifiable datasets suitable for internal decision-making and public disclosure. The solution aligns strongly with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations through advanced dust extraction systems, safety interlocks, and reduced sample transport requirements. Its modular and mobile design is expected to enhance asset utilization across multiple projects, providing a scalable and repeatable platform as the Company advances its broader development strategy. Management believes that the addition of the Integrated Mobile Geochemical Analysis Centre further strengthens Critical Metals’ technically capability and execution focus, supporting development activities at the Tanbreez project while contributing to the training and development of Greenlandic personnel. Figure 1. Sample Preparation Area Figure 2. XRF Lab External View Figure 3. Micro XRF and Geo-chemical Software Figure 4. Sample Prep Lab Layout Figure 5. XRF Room Layout About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest, rare-earth deposits and is in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. 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GREENLAND, TANBREEZ ASSET DRILLING REE HIGHLIGHTS: Consistent Rare Earth Grades: TREO grades range from 0.39% to 0.54%, with heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) representing approximately ~25–27% TREO. Strategic Metals: Gallium oxide (~97 ppm), hafnium oxide (~350 ppm), yttrium oxide (~742 ppm), and cerium oxide (~1,630 ppm) are consistently present, alongside zirconium (1.55–1.97%), niobium, and tantalum—supporting multi-commodity potential. Potential: The Fjord area remains open along strike and demonstrates strong vertical grade continuity, indicating significant potential for resource growth. Mineralisation is confirmed to occur consistently from surface. NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading a critical minerals development company, is pleased to announce that the final results for the 2024 drilling program have now been received at the Fjord area of the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland. The drilling campaign was designed to extend known mineralization and refine the geological model of the area. These results will enable the Company to prepare a revised Mineral Resource Estimate and advance subsequent mine planning studies. Despite logistical challenges related to sample processing and transport, and extended assay turnaround times and quality assurance checks, the results confirm consistent rare earth grades and highlight strategic metals including gallium, hafnium, cerium and yttrium - reinforcing Tanbreez’s position as a world-class critical minerals deposit. Figure 1. Project Summary Plan (WGS84 zone 23N) Figure 2. 2024 Diamond Drilling Resource Confirmation (Fjord Area) (WGS84 zone 23N) The 2024 diamond drilling campaign demonstrates consistent grades and mineralization both vertically and laterally supportive of higher confidence in mineral resource estimates and the potential for significant expansion of the current resource base. The drilling continues to highlight the projects potential to host significant multi-commodity potential with associated Gallium oxide (~97 ppm), hafnium oxide (~350 ppm), yttrium oxide (~742 ppm), and cerium oxide (~1,630 ppm) present, alongside zirconium (1.55–1.97%), niobium, and tantalum. Project and Geological Setting The Tanbreez Project (MIN 2020-54) is situated in southern Greenland, covering an area of approximately 18 km². The regional capital, Qaqortoq, lies 20 km to the south, and a regional airport at Narsarsuaq is in construction approximately 12 km south of the license area. The Tanbreez deposit is classified as a peralkaline igneous Rare Earth Element (REE)–Zirconium (Zr) deposit and is hosted within the Ilímaussaq Alkaline Complex in South Greenland. Kakortokite is the dominant host rock for mineralization at Tanbreez. Kakortokite is a rhythmically layered feldspar, arfvedsonite, aegirine, and eudialyte peralkaline cumulate (red/white/black bands) rock. The primary REE-bearing mineral is eudialyte, which carries both light and heavy REEs, along with zirconium (Zr), cerium (Ce), Hafnium (Hf), niobium (Nb), and tantalum (Ta). Eudialyte has low uranium (U) and thorium (Th), making it attractive for mining. The unit is laterally persistent, with a surface footprint of approximately 5 × 2.5 km and a thickness of up to 350 m. Mineralization is integral to the host fabric (eudialyte-dominant). The kakortokite ore is stratiform (primary magmatic layering). It is also lithological constrained (strata bound) but remains genetically magmatic. The 2024 Drilling program targeted strike extensions of known mineralization and further refinement of the geological and mineralization model of the area. The primary objective of the program was to support an upgrade to the Mineral Resource Estimate at the deposit and to advance subsequent mine planning studies. A total of 13 holes for 1,149.50 metres were drilled vertically with one angled hole to intersect sub-horizontal layers at true thickness. The reported 2024 results show narrow TREO variance (~0.39–0.54% TREO) with stable ~27% HREO proportion across multiple vertical holes spaced along the Fjord kakortokite, aligning with a stratiform, laterally continuous magmatic layer. TREO: ~0.39–0.524% (weighted downhole averages per hole). HREO fraction: ~25–27% HREO. Gallium oxide (~97 ppm), hafnium oxide (~350 ppm), yttrium oxide (~742 ppm), and cerium oxide (~1,630 ppm) are consistently present, alongside zirconium (1.55–1.97%), niobium, and tantalum TREO comprises the sum of La₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁, Nd₂O₃, Sm₂O₃, Eu₂O₃, Gd₂O₃, Tb₄O₇, Dy₂O₃, Ho₂O₃, Er₂O₃, Tm₂O₃, Yb₂O₃, Lu₂O₃, and Y₂O₃. No economic weighting has been applied (i.e., no NdPr or DyTb separated) No grade cut-offs or metal equivalents have been applied; intersections represent true widths. And percentile ranges are based on the 25th and 75th percentiles. All drilling and assay results, including both higher and lower grades, are reported to ensure balanced disclosure Samples from the 2025 drilling field season which targeted the northern extension of the Fjord Deposit are still pending. Once received and interpreted, the Company intends to undertake an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Fjord deposit, followed by additional mine planning studies. Planning for the 2026 Field Season is currently underway. Coordinates based on WGS1984 zone 23 North grid system Qualified Person Statement The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results for the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, including the 2024 Fjord Deposit diamond drilling results, is based on and fairly represents information compiled and reviewed by Malcolm Castle, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Mr. Castle is an independent Principal Consultant of Agricola Mining Consultants Pty Ltd and has more than sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralization, type of deposit, and activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person under the JORC Code. Mr. Castle has consented to the inclusion in this announcement of the matter based on his information in the form and context in which they appear. Reference to Mineral Resources This announcement refers to the Mineral Resource estimate for the Tanbreez Project first reported on 13 March 2025, which was based on the geological model originally completed in 2016. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in that Mineral Resource estimate and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate continue to apply and have not materially changed. No New Mineral Resource Estimate The results reported here relate solely to Exploration Results from the 2024 confirmation drilling campaign. This announcement does not report or imply an updated Mineral Resource estimate. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest, rare-earth deposits and is in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have potential access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. 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Professor Tony Tang appointed as the independent reviewer of metallurgical test work, process design and associated studies 2016 AMTEC/ALS TREEs recovery results successfully replicated, with eudialyte and mixed-concentrate recoveries confirmed Repeatability on 2016 AMTEC laboratory program demonstrated under the 2025 test work Acquisition of 300~500 kg/hr Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant for approximately $2 million completed; commissioning expected in 2nd quarter 2026 Integration of new high-intensity magnetic separation technology into the Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant is expected to positively influence project economics and final flowsheet design 50:50 Joint Venture between Critical Metals Corp and Nuclearelectrica Romania will be designed collaboratively by both parties, informed by early concentrate production from the Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp.” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that the historical pilot work done by AMTEC / ALS has been successfully replicated in the 2025 test work program undertaken at Fremantle Metallurgy laboratories under the review of independent consultant Professor Tony Tang. Professor Tony Tang utilized a duplicate ore sample to that used in the original 2016 Tanbreez study. “We are proud to receive more compelling results from our test work at Tanbreez, which continues to underscore the opportunities ahead for Critical Metals Corp,” said Tony Sage, CEO and Chairman of Critical Metals Corp. “This test work advances our plans for a pilot plant, which is a key milestone in the commercial roadmap for both Tanbreez and the rare earth refinery through our Romanian JV. Critical Metals Corp’s integrated mine-to-metals approach, positions us as one of the only companies advancing a fully Western-aligned rare earth supply chain focused on security of supply and strategic independence.” During the replication of the 2016 metallurgical work completed by ALS/AMTEC, the laboratory team confirmed the original process flow sheet and demonstrated the ability to separate eudialyte, arfvedsonite, and feldspar into high-grade concentrates using a dry magnetic separation route. A second phase of the program applied the latest 2025 magnetic recovery technology from a leading global supplier of magnetic separation systems. The multistage, multi-roller high-intensity permanent rare-earth magnetic circuit—operating at more than 12,000 gauss—achieved an ultra-clean eudialyte final concentrate by further removing residual gangue material and generating a high-quality TREEs (Total Rare Earth Elements) concentrate. In addition, the process produced a secondary mixed concentrate containing significant TREEs that had not been recoverable using earlier generations of technology. A complete metallurgical and elemental analysis of all rare earth elements was conducted by two independent laboratories to ensure accuracy, validate the results, and mitigate any potential laboratory-specific bias. The successful application of the new high-gauss polishing roller technology has now been demonstrated and will be incorporated into the updated process flowsheet. This technology will also be replicated in the larger Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant currently being procured by Critical Metals Corp. The scalable Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant is designed to process 300-500kg per hour of Tanbreez Kakortokite ore, reflecting run-of-mine (ROM) feed conditions and providing design data for the final production plant. Weekly production of 10-ton batches of eudialyte concentrate will serve as pre-production material for offtake partners, enabling them to customize their refinery circuits from mid-2026 onward. Once pre-production concentrate targets have been met, the Pilot Plant will be deployed in Greenland to support the training of Greenlandic operators and mining students in concentrator and mine operations. Both initiatives are subject to the Greenland Government’s approval. Critical Metals Corp is committed to employing and upskilling local personnel as part of its long-term operational strategy. The Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant will be a fully scalable facility incorporating with crushers, screens, magnetic separators and an onsite analytical laboratory. Critical Metals Corp expects the Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant will commence operations during the second quarter of 2026. Design data generated from the Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant, operating at a 1:200 scale, will provide the basis for accurate final plant engineering and eliminate the typical scalability uncertainties that arise when moving directly from laboratory testing to full-scale design. This approach ensures that the Tanbreez project is engineered to operate at a run-of-mine (ROM) feed rate of 100 tons per hour, supported by pilot-plant performance data collected over at least one full year prior to commissioning the commercial-scale facility. Critical Metals Corp is committed to delivering the highest-quality of rare earth products to its offtake partners, supported by ongoing collaboration with independent laboratories and independent verification of all metallurgical test work and processing methodologies The updated results and design enhancements incorporating the new processing technology will now be integrated into the project’s economic modelling and feasibility study. This work is intended to position the Tanbreez project as a leading global source of high-grade rare earth concentrate for the planned joint-venture refinery to be developed in Romania by CRML and Nuclearelectrica, near Brașov in central Romania. The resulting concentrate is expected to enable the JV refinery to produce high-purity rare earth salts and metals (targeting 99.99% to 99.9995% purity), as well as advanced materials such as aerospace- and defense-grade permanent magnets to support NATO and EU supply chain requirements. The Tanbreez ore is expected to produce a concentrate containing a suite of valuable critical minerals, including Zn, Ga, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, La, Ce, and Hf. Several of these elements—particularly the rare earth elements and certain high-value specialty metal compounds—can command prices ranging from approximately US$300/kg to more than US$26,000/kg, depending on purity and market conditions. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next-generation technologies for Europe and its Western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest, rare-earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may include expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. 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Superior drilling results continue to exceed the Company’s expectations and are expanding Tanbreez at vast scale and build upon very successful past Tanbreez drilling results. Consistent uniformity across the deposits intersecting ultra high-grade rare earth element mineralisation intersected in all four reported holes, with total rare earth oxide (TREO) grades between 0.48% and 0.55%. High proportion of heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) 27.0% of HREO, reinforcing the deposit’s strategic value. Significant zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) grades of 1.86–1.99% across all holes. Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) assays between 90–100 ppm, providing a potential additional economic credit. All holes drilled vertically (-90°) through sub horizontal, stratiform kakortokite layers, intersecting mineralisation at approximately true thicknesses. Mineralisation remains open at depth in all reported holes. Drilling confirms continuity of grade and mineralogy across multiple sections of the Fjord Deposit, consistent with historical data. The holes are part of the ongoing 2024–2025 Fjord Resource Upgrade program, with over 1,500 m drilled to date in 2025 and further assays pending (due late Aug–Oct 2025). NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to publish the assay results from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland from its 2024 drilling program. Summary of Reported Drill Hole Results Table 1 - 2024 Assay results summary for DDH-A2-24, DDH-B-24, DDH-C-24 and DDH A1-2 Highlight Summary - drillhole results All the drill holes were collared within the Fjord Deposit with 23.6MT @ 0.42% TREO for the combined Hill Deposit Maiden Mineral Resource 45MT @ 0.38% TREO including 27% HREO. Assay results are reported for DDH A1-24, DDH-A2-24, DDH-B-24, and DDH-C-24 and with remaining a further 9 drillholes waiting assay results are expected to be reported in Q3, 2025 (see Table 2). Commenting on the Tanbreez assay results, Tony Sage, CEO & Executive Chairman of the Company, said: “These incredible results underscore the strategic value of Tanbreez as a rare earth elements and gallium project with scale, grade, and a high proportion of critical heavy rare earths. With China's total control over the rare earth market globally, securing sources of these critical minerals has become paramount for U.S. defence capabilities and national security. Our project grades are exceptional and fully position Tanbreez as a strategically important asset for critical Western supply chains. These results further prove and progress our geological model vastly. The processing of the 2024 drill cores, and already completing over 1,500 meters of drilling as part of our 2025 Fjord Resource Upgrade program, puts us in a strong position to build on our significant resource base. All drill holes stopped in resource grade material and with further assays pending and more drilling underway, we see strong potential to grow the scale and nature of the project's mineral inventory.” Figure 1 - drill hole collar map with 2024 collar positions in green, 2013 collar positions in red and 2025 drill collars in white with star bursts awaiting drilling. Drill Hole DDH-A2-24 Drilled vertically to 41m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths and metal oxide mineralization averaging: 5200ppm (0.52% TREO) (including averaged heavy rare HREO of 26.9%), 1.96% ZrO2 zirconium oxide, 150ppm Ta2O5 tantalum pentoxide, 1700ppm Nb2O5 niobium pentoxide, 96ppm Ga2O3 gallium oxide, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 41m downhole. Drill Hole DDH-B-24 Drilled vertically to 61.3m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths and metal oxides mineralisation averaging: 5000ppm (0.50% TREO) (including averaged heavy rare HREO of 26.0%), 1.99% ZrO2 zirconium oxide, 140ppm Ta2O5 tantalum pentoxide, 1700ppm Nb2O5 niobium pentoxide, 100ppm Ga2O3 gallium oxide, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 61.3m downhole. Drill Hole DDH-C-24 Drilled vertically to 65.25m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths and metal oxides mineralisation averaging: 5500ppm (0.55% TREO) (including averaged heavy rare HREO of 25.5%), 1.98% ZrO2 zirconium oxide, 160ppm Ta2O5 tantalum pentoxide, 1700ppm Nb2O5 niobium pentoxide, 90ppm Ga2O3 gallium oxide, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 65.25m downhole. Drill Hole DDH-A1-24 Drilled vertically to 40m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths and metal 7 oxides averaging: 4,800ppm (0.48%TREO) (including 25.5% averaged heavy rare earth (HREO), 1.86% ZrO2 zirconium oxide, 130ppm Ta2O tantalum pentoxide, 1500ppm Nb2O5 niobium pentoxide, 100ppm Ga2O3 gallium oxide, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 40m downhole. Table 2 - 2024 diamond drill hole program in the Fjord Area. Assay results are reported for DDH A1-24, DDH-A2-24, DDH-B-24, and DDH-C-24 and with remaining assay results expected to be reported in Q3, 2025. Background – Fjord Deposit Drilling The 2024–2025 drilling campaign in the Fjord area has targeted confirmatory and step-out holes to: Validate historical drilling data. Refine the geological model for resource estimation. Provide material for metallurgical and environmental test work. All drill holes in this program are vertical, intersecting the sub horizontal layers at true thickness. The four holes reported here return TREO grades between ~0.48% and 0.56% with approximately 27% HREO, along with ZrO₂ values of 1.86–1.96% and gallium oxide contents of 70–100 ppm. These results are consistent with historical assays and demonstrate the persistence of grade and mineralogy across the Fjord deposit. From a deposit classification perspective, the kakortokite-hosted REE mineralisation is best described as stratiform magmatic, confined entirely to the kakortokite unit and not observed in adjacent lithologies such as lujavrite or naujaite. This strong lithological control underpins confidence in resource modelling, supports bulk mining strategies, and provides reliable input for geology domaining. Given the continuity of mineralisation over several kilometres, the Fjord deposit represents a significant portion of the overall Tanbreez mineral inventory. Ongoing drilling is expected to further delineate these resources, with pending assays from additional holes likely to extend the known mineralised envelope and refine the grade distribution. Sampling over the 2024 diamond holes was taken over kakortokite intervals above the Black Madonna lower boundary. Collar data: All collar locations, RLs, azimuths, dips, and hole lengths have been clearly presented in Table 2 of the report. Assay data: Table 1 in the report provides the suite of weighted average downhole assay results for TREO, HREO, Ga₂O₃, and other oxides. True widths: All drill holes are vertical (-90°) through sub horizontal mineralised layers, so intersections are true widths. No cut-off grades or metal equivalents were applied. All assays are reported at face value. Gallium Results The gallium oxide Ga2O3 mineralisation assay results ranges from low to high is 90ppm to 100ppm for of the four 2024 drillholes published to date. Drill holes that were not assayed for gallium, tantalum and niobium in 2013 will be assayed from existing pulps submitted to ALS Metallurgical in Perth for analysis in the coming months. ALS laboratories will also assay all sample for gallium for the 2024 and 2025 drill holes with results that will be published in September and October 2025. The gallium oxide results for all diamond holes published to date may add a credit to the TREO-HREO mixed concentrate. Figure 2 - Fjord and Hill Deposit drill hole locations for 2007, 2010, 2013, 2024 in red with 2025 drill hole collars completed in July with 9 diamond holes awaiting drilling. Resource Confirmation Drilling On 20 January 2025, the Company announced the REE drilling program of the 2025 diamond drilling program to be conducted over the Fjord prospect at the Tanbreez Project. The drilling program planned 16 holes with a total cumulative length of up to 2,200 m. This confirmatory drill program was designed to optimize the resource for future mine planning and to extend the notional mine life of the Tanbreez Project. Additional 2024 diamond drilling core samples have been processed for assaying with ten drill holes awaiting reporting. The results of these assays will be released once ALS laboratories in Perth complete the ICP Fusion analysis for REE, HREE and associated metal oxides, including gallium oxide, which is expected to occur by the middle of September to late October 2025. The Company recently announced a series of historical diamond drilling results on 28 March 2025, 12 May 2025, 20 May 2025 and 11 June 2025 proving a compelling high-grade TREO and HREO comparison results for deep diamond drill holes to the results for 2024 drilling. Figure 3 - 2025 drill hole DDH 25-14 August 2025 Figure 4 - 2025 Diamond Drill hole Section showing Fjord drill traces with DDH 25-1 drilled to 297m in Kakortokite (pink) terminated in the basal Tephry (grey) and lower Fjord DDH 25-12, DDH 25-15 and DDH 25-14 planned drilling into the basal unit during August to September 2025. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for the United States, Europe and their western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements regarding expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this news release, forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “designed to” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical facts. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the factors discussed under the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this news release, and expectations, forecasts and assumptions as of that date, involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Critical Metals Corp. 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The World-Class Nature of the Tanbreez Project continues to deliver exceptionally strong results above our internal estimates, with both new drilling and historic drilling confirming a very high-grade TREO deposit of (up to 0.89% with ~27% HREO) NEW YORK, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to report outstanding assay results from recent as well as historical diamond drilling programs in southern Greenland. Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: “These exceptional results underscore the strategic value of Tanbreez as a rare earth and gallium project with scale, grade, and a high proportion of critical heavy rare earths. With China's ban on gallium exports to the United States, securing domestic sources of these critical minerals has become paramount for U.S. defense capabilities and national security. Our gallium results, combined with our rare earth grades, position Tanbreez as a strategically important asset for Western supply chains. The progress we've made, processing all 2024 drill cores, submitting 50% of samples for assay, and already completing over 1,200 meters of drilling as part of our 2025 Fjord Resource Upgrade program, puts us in a strong position to build on our significant resource base. With further assays pending and more drilling underway, we see strong potential to grow the scale and world class nature of the project's mineral inventory." TANBREEZ PROJECT DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: New diamond drill assay results from ten holes: Gallium Oxide from 80 ppm to 140 ppm TREO range from 0.32% to 0.89%, with 27% HREO Holes drilled in 2010 within the Hill Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate Assays were for partially sampled holes; remaining sections planned These results add to the previously announced high-grade gallium results of up to 147 ppm Ga₂O₃ discovered at Area G, released on November 26, 2024 and available at this link. Summary of Tanbreez historic drilling results confirming High-Grade TREO 0.38% to 0.51% with 28% HREO at the Fjord Deposit and 0.42% to 0.48% with 26% HREO at the Hill Deposit All 2024 drill cores processed, with approximately 50% of samples in ALS Perth for assaying 2025 Fjord Resource Upgrade Diamond Drilling program - five holes completed to date for 1,250 meters. Figure 1. View of the Tanbreez Project and the exploration Team 2025 New Assay Results from 2010 drilling at the Hill Deposit Ten diamond drill holes that were drilled in 2010 at the upper layer of the Hill Deposit were assayed for the first time by ALS Metallurgical in June 2025 for a full suite of rare earth elements and other metals including gallium. The Company notes that the assaying of historical drill cores from the Rimbal period (2007-2013) is nearing completion, and future news flow will primarily consist of current drilling results from the 2024-2025 campaigns. The collar positions and weighted average assays for each hole are shown in tables 1 and 2. Weighting was based on the sum of drill intercept length multiplied by the assay value divided by the total length. All holes are vertical and represent true thickness of the kakortokite. The drill hole samples were used for geochemical and geotechnical analysis, with selected intervals sent to the laboratory. The company will assay the remaining sections at a later stage. Refer to Table 1 and 2, and JORC Table 1, Appendix 2 and 3. Table 1 – 2010 geotechnical and geochemical diamond drill hole collar positions Figure 2. Fjord and Hill Deposits and 2025 Diamond Drilling Program Figure 3. Diamond Drill Hole DDH25-02, July 2025 Current 2025 exploration program On 20 January 2025, the Company announced the REE drilling results from the 2024 diamond drilling program conducted over the Fjord prospect at the Tanbreez Project. The drilling program consisted of 16 holes with a total cumulative length of up to 2,200 m. This confirmatory drill program was designed to optimize the resource for future production capacity and to extend the mine life of the Tanbreez Project. Additional 2024 diamond drilling core samples have been processed for assaying with 7 drill holes awaiting reporting. The results of these assays will be released once ALS Metallurgical in Perth complete the ICP Fusion analysis for REE, HREE and associated metal oxides, including gallium oxide, which is expected to occur by the middle of September. Core samples from a further 8 diamond holes are in transit from Greenland to Perth, with results expected in the middle of October. The Company recently announced a series of historical diamond drilling results on 28 March 2025, 12 May 2025, 20 May 2025 and 11 June 2025 proving a compelling high-grade TREO and HREO comparison results for deep diamond drill holes to the results for 2024 drilling, (see Tables 1 and 2 and Figure 4). Figure 6. 2025 Diamond Drill Hole drill core DDH25-02 with Company Geologists Figure 7. 2025 Diamond Drill Hole drill core DDH25-02, close up showing mauve eudialyte in the kakortokite host The drill core has not been assayed and used in this image as a visual estimate only Table 3 - Recent Drill Hole Results (announced 18 March 2025, 28 March 2025, 12 May 2025 and 9 June 2025) – holes DDH-07-06 to DDH-07-10 were drilled from the same collar location, BDL= Below Detection limit, NA = Not Assayed Figure 8. Proposed 2025 Diamond Drill Hole DDH25-05,05A, 06, 07, 08 and drilled Diamond Drill Hole 2024 DDH P-24, awaiting assay results The Mineral Resource Upgrade Drilling Program The Company announced on 24 June 2025 that CRML had executed a US$2.0M diamond drill hole contract designed to increasing the existing Mineral Resource Estimate over the Fjord Eudialyte Deposit which presently has an Indicated Resource of 8.76MT and an Inferred Resource of 13.8MT, totalling 22.56MT. The resource drilling will test extensions of the current Fjord Eudialyte Deposit to the Northeast and Southwest areas of approximately 6200 square meters above the existing Fjord Deposit (see Figures 2,7 and 8). Figure 9. Proposed Diamond Drill collars in white star bursts and actual collars in white circles for extension resource drilling June July 2025 Table 4 - 2024 diamond drilling statistics To date, the company is pleased to announce approximately 1500m has been drilled of the targeted 2000m and it is expected the drilling program will be extended beyond 2500m as better than expected kakortokite is found deeper than the designed parameters. At the date of this publication, we are currently on DDH25-05A at a depth of 221m. Table 5 - 2025 Diamond Drilling Collar table (actual drilling to 1 August 2025) Figure 10. Diamond Drill Hole DDH25-01 with drilling crew and Tanbreez exploration geologists Table 2 - Drill assay results from the 2010 geotechnical – geochemical diamond drill holes in the upper Hill Deposit. Weighted averages were calculated by length × assay / total length per interval, as stated. Diamond Drill Hole Sampling Parameters Sampling over the 10 diamond holes was taken over random intervals for the 10 diamond drill holes with reference to geotechnical and stratigraphical measurements. Collar data: All collar locations, RLs, azimuths, dips, and hole lengths have been presented in Table 1 of the report. Assay data: Table 2 in the report provides the full suite of weighted average downhole assay results for TREO, HREO, Ga₂O₃, and other elements. True widths: All drill holes are vertical (-90°) through sub-horizontal mineralized layers, so intersections are true widths. No cut-off grades or metal equivalents were applied. All assays are reported at face value. Weighted averages were calculated by length × assay / total length per interval, as stated. Figure 4. Location of the 2010 Diamond drill holes within the Hill Deposit Gallium and Outstanding TREO and HREO identified in the upper layer The reported range of gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) of 80 ppm to 140 ppm from the ten drill holes in the Hill Deposit is notable, particularly for a bulk-tonnage alkaline intrusive system. While not typically the primary economic driver in REE deposits, gallium at this concentration exceeds average crustal abundance (~17 ppm Ga), making it anomalous and potentially significant. It is commonly recovered as a by-product of bauxite or zinc processing, but occurrences in syenitic rocks or eudialyte-hosted REE systems are less common and commercially interesting. The gallium oxide results at this concentration may justify metallurgical evaluation for potential recovery as a minor by-product from eudialyte. If gallium is hosted within eudialyte, it may report to the eudialyte concentrate and be extractable downstream. Gallium is on multiple national critical minerals lists (e.g., EU, US, Australia), enhancing the strategic appeal of Tanbreez. TREO range from 0.29% to 0.89%, with 27% HREO is significant because it represents a higher grade than previously reported for the upper zone. The drilling results for Diamond Hole A1-24 were: 0.47%TREO (including 27% averaged heavy rare earth (HREO), 1.82% ZrO2 “zircon oxide”, 131ppm Ta2O “tantalum pentoxide”, 1,852ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 394ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 102ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”. Figure 5. 2010 Drilling Camp. Hill Deposit area Figure 11. The layered Ilimaussaq intrusion, host of the Tanbreez Project hosted by the kakortokite in the centred and Fjord and Hill Zone 45MT Mineral Resource Estimate Deposits with respective Inferred and Indicated minerals for Eudialyte resource estimates. The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Fjord and Hill Zone Deposits and drillhole intersections projects the current and potential mineralization through the kakortokite host rock. The Mineral resource estimate was compiled by A Maynard and Associates in 2016 for then owner of Tanbreez Rimbal P/L and reviewed by Mr George Karageorge as the Competent Person for the Company 28 March 2025. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. 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NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to publish for the first time the assay results of eleven deep diamond drill holes from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland drilled in 2007 and 2013 at the Fjord Deposit. Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: "I am further encouraged by the deep diamond drill hole results at Tanbreez, revealing exceptional assay results over wider and deeper mineralization. Tanbreez continues to yield consistent high-grade drilling results presenting the Company with a compelling opportunity to significantly increase and double our current Maiden Resource Estimate (MRE) with an exploration target of 500MT of rare earth material up from our previous target of 225MT.” “This key technical work to uncover and update historical information, strategically positions us to advance our plans for the development strategy as we deepen our understanding of the potential of this world-class asset and the material it contains. Our exploration and in-country field crews are currently on the ground at Tanbreez organizing the forthcoming field season preparing for resource and exploration drilling. After recently announcing the MRE of ~45MT 0.38% TREO for the eudialyte component and 180 MT for the industrial mineral by-products of feldspar and arfvedsonite, together with previously announced robust economic results showing the NPV of US$2.4 ~US$3.0 billion on a 10% and 8% discount and an IRR of 180% before tax.” The Tanbreez Project is operated by Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S and is currently under the ownership of Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML) (Critical Metals or CRML), which currently holds a 42% interest with the right to increase that to 92.5% interest, with European Lithium holding a 7.5% interest and Rimbal Pty Ltd a 50.5% interest. Next Steps The Company has applied to the Greenland MSLA for a Program of Works for the 2025 resource drilling programs aimed at upgrading the Inferred Resource to Indicated Resource category and extending the size of the Tanbreez Fjord and Hill Zone Deposits (See figure 7). The applications with Greenland authorities are well-advanced and the Company is preparing for the 2025 field season with drilling and exploration executives visiting the deposit from 30 May. The Company is currently re-assaying historical pulps stored in Perth and Greenland from some of the existing 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2024 drill, rock chip and bulk sampling for confirmation and check assay reconciliation. The pulp will be analyzed by ALS Metallurgical Laboratory in Perth Western Australia and the results will be published when they become available. Further updated historical assay results are expected soon. The first stage of the priority resource drilling program will target the Fjord Deposit containing the 23MT MRE footprint by extending drilling further to the north and east of the 16-diamond hole program from 2024. The average target depth will be 60m – 80m drilling through the mineralized kakortokite bearing REE and metal oxides and 5m into the basal unit sanitizing mineralisation from the uneconomic grade ‘Black Madonna’ unit. Critical Metals Corp will commence its 2025 drilling campaign following satisfactory drill results from the 2024 program with the remaining 15 holes assay. The Company expects to announce the results from the 2024 campaign shortly. . The second stage of the priority resource drilling program will target the Hill Zone Deposit containing 22.6MT MRE area by infilling drill lines between D306 -13 and DX-01 and DX-02 and DX-01 on the east to west margins over the current MRE footprint. The target depth will be limited to 150m, targeting continuous mineralisation to defined depth establishing a re-categorization of Inferred to Indicated Resource upgrade. The Company continues to evaluate all available data from the previous owner’s database and will publish results upon third party and in-house consultation. Highlights – Newly Released Diamond Drill Hole Results The weighted average grade1- 0.43% TREO with 28% HREO plus 1.44% ZrO2. _____________________________ 1 Weighted average grade estimated: SUM (interval x grade) divided by SUM (interval) Diamond Drill Hole Interval metres Grade (TREO) % Grade (HREO) % Grade (ZrO2) DDH-07-06 47.65m at 0.38% TREO 28% HREO 1.35% ZrO2 DDH-07-07 99.33m at 0.43% TREO 28% HREO 1.50%ZrO2 DDH-07-08 118.37m at 0.49% TREO 29% HREO 1.79% ZrO2 DDH-07-09 72.96m at 0.51% TREO 29% HREO 1.90% ZrO2 DDH-07-10 133.61m at 0.41% TREO 28% HREO 1.54% ZrO2 DDH-07-11 247.75m at 0.33% TREO 27% HREO 0.82% ZrO2 DDH-07-12 76.50m at 0.41% TREO 29% HREO 1.40% ZrO2 DDH-07-13 79.12m at 0.46% TREO 27% HREO 1.23% ZrO2 DDH-07-14 240.89m at 0.48% TREO 29% HREO 1.57% ZrO2 DDH 13-011 60.50m at 0.49% TREO 27% HREO 1.93% ZrO2 DDH 13-016 38.95m at 0.49% TREO 28% HREO 1.93% ZrO2 Figure 1 – 30 May 2025 site inspection Fjord deposit drill hole collars DDH-07-06 to DDH-07-10. Mr Greg Barnes (Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S), & Mr George Karageorge Company Chief Technical Officer. Highlights – Recently Released Diamond Drill Hole Results Today’s announcement reports assay results confirming deep and highly mineralized TREO for each drill hole ranging from 0.33% to 0.51% with a weighted average of 0.43% TREO containing 28% HREO hosted within the vast Kakortokite rock and over the Fjord Deposit for the eudialyte component MRE of 22.6MT 0.43% TREO including 26% HREO (See Table 1). Table 1 - Recent Drill Hole Results (announced 18 March 2025, 28 March 2025, 12 May 2025 and 9 June 2025) – holes DDH-07-06 to DDH-07-10 were drilled from the same collar location BDL = Below Detection Limit NA = Not Assayed New Drill Hole Results Locations within the Fjord Deposit Area Today’s announcement publishes new results for drill holes drilled through the Fjord deposit and extended below the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Fjord deposit (see Nasdaq Press Release 13 March and 29 May 2025). The MRE assessed the eudialyte component of the kakortokite limited to the material above sea level. The deeper drill holes identified rare earth mineralisation at similar grades within the kakortokite unit below and within the MRE. Hole ID Easting Northing Elevation Dip Azimuth Total Depth DDH-07-06 452770 6748174 62 -45 232 99 DDH-07-07 452770 6748174 62 -60 232 111 DDH-07-08 452770 6748174 62 -45 322 171 DDH-07-09 452770 6748174 62 -45 52 168 DDH-07-10 452770 6748174 62 -45 142 150 DDH-07-11 452810 6748417 25 -80 160 249 DDH-07-12 452899 6748332 77 -90 0 78 DDH-07-13 453160 6747889 326 -45 200 85.2 DDH-07-14 453160 6747889 326 -60 290 243 DDH 13-011 452789 6748314 41 -90 -90 62 DDH 13-016 452840 6748225 64 -90 -90 68 Table 2 – New drill hole locations These drill holes drilled through the Fjord deposit and extended below the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Fjord deposit (see Nasdaq Press Release 17 March, 31 March and 19 May 2025). The MRE assessed the eudialyte component of the kakortokite limited to the material above sea level. The deeper drill holes identified rare earth mineralisation at similar grades within the kakortokite unit below the MRE. Deep Drill Hole Results The new deep hole results announced today present a compelling opportunity for the Company to increase the existing MRE over the Tanbreez Fjord Deposit with infill and extension drilling between all historical diamond and RC drill holes (see Nasdaq Press Release 17 March, 31 March and 19 May 2025). The MRE assessed the eudialyte component of the kakortokite limited to the material ). DDH-007-06, DDH-007-07, DDH-007-08, DDH-007-09, DDH-007-010, were drilled from the same location as a fan of holes into the kakortokite above sea level (except DDH-007-08 and DDH-007-10). DDH-007-12 was drilled between the fan of holes and the fjord coastline down to sea level and DDH-007-11 drilled to 21m below sea level. These holes were included in the MRE. DDH-007-06, DDH-007-07, DDH-007-08, DDH-007-09, DDH-007-010, were drilled from the same location as a fan of holes into the kakortokite above sea level (except DDH-007-08 and DDH-007-10). DDH-007-12 was drilled between the fan of holes and the fjord coastline down to sea level and DDH-007-11 drilled to 21m below sea level. These holes were included in the MRE. DDH-007-08 and DDH-007-011 drilled below sea level. These holes confirmed the extension of the TREO mineralisation below the MRE. DDH-007-08 and DDH-007-011 drilled below sea level. These holes confirmed the extension of the TREO mineralisation below the MRE. DDH-007-013 and DDH-007-14 were collared 264 metres above the fan of holes and confirmed extensions to the TREO mineralisation to the south of the MRE. DDH-007-013 and DDH-007-14 were collared 264 metres above the fan of holes and confirmed extensions to the TREO mineralisation to the south of the MRE. DDH-13-011, DDH-13-016 were drilled between the fan of holes and DDH-007-11 and 12. DDH-13-011, DDH-13-016 were drilled between the fan of holes and DDH-007-11 and 12. Drill hole intervals were assayed for a full suite of rare earth oxides plus zirconium oxide, tantalum oxide, and niobium oxide (See table 3 and figures 4, 5, and 6) Drill hole intervals were assayed for a full suite of rare earth oxides plus zirconium oxide, tantalum oxide, and niobium oxide (See table 3 and figures 4, 5, and 6) Figure 2 - Drillhole collar positions for the new deep diamond holes in the Fjord Deposit area with the average assay results from surface. The Fjord rare-earth deposit is contained within a mineralized Kakortokite host unit covering an area of approximately 5km x 2.5km and several hundred metres thick and estimated at 4.7 billion tonnes. two areas have been delineated at Fjord and Hill and subject to detailed exploration and resource estimation. The host unit has not been fully explored, and the estimate of the mass of the kakortokite host unit does not presume any certainty of hosting economic mineralisation in other areas. The MRE drilling examined the drill intersections from surface to sea level (0m RL) and prepared a mineral resource estimate based on the TREO and zirconium and niobium oxides within the kakortokite including eudialyte, feldspar and arfvedsonite components. Drill holes DDH-007-08, DDH-007-09, DDH-007-12, DDH-007-14, DDH-13-011and DDH 13-016 were terminated in kakortokite containing greater than 3000ppm TREO mineralisation at the bottom of the respective drillholes (see figure 2). Table 3 - Assayed intersections in the 2007 and 2013 drilling announced today. Figure 3 - Deep drilling extending below the Fjord Mineral Resource Estimate with section lines Figure 4 - Deep drilling extending below the Fjord Mineral Resource Estimate – Section F Figure 5 - Deep drilling extending below the Fjord Mineral Resource Estimate – Section C Figure 6 - Cross section on Fjord Section A The Mineral Resource Estimate for Tanbreez at the Fjord and Hill Deposits The Company recently announced its MRE for the Tanbreez Project of 45MT Eudialyte containing 0.38% TREO including 27% contained HREO plus rare metal oxides (see Nasdaq Press Release 17 March, 31 March and 19 May 2025) and Table 2,3 and Figure 4). The MRE are classified as Indicated and Inferred Resources under the JORC Code 2012 and have been determined by drill density and number of drillholes, and samples utilized in grade estimation. A recent Addendum to the Eudialyte component added information on the by-products, 134 million tonnes of Feldspar and 134 million tonnes of Arfvedsonite. Eudialyte concentrate will be prepared in Greenland and exported to the USA or Europe for further processing. Feldspar and Arfvedsonite from the Tanbreez deposit will be processed in Greenland to form a concentrate for industrial applications and further processing will be required to meet off- take standards. TANBREEZ PROJECT Million TREO ZrO2 Nb2O5 Tonnes % % % TANBREEZ HILL Eudialyte Indicated Resource Upper 3.20 0.47% 1.72% 0.14% Lower 13.46 0.30% 1.11% 0.11% Total 16.66 0.33% 1.22% 0.12% Inferred Resource Upper 0.93 0.40% 1.48% 0.13% Lower 4.72 0.28% 1.04% 0.10% Total 5.65 0.30% 1.11% 0.11% FJORD DEPOSIT Eudialyte Indicated Resource 8.76 0.44% 1.63% 0.17% Inferred Resource 13.80 0.42% 1.55% 0.16% Total 22.56 0.43% 1.58% 0.16% Eudialyte Total Indicated Resource 25.42 0.37% 1.37% 0.13% Inferred Resource 19.45 0.39% 1.42% 0.15% Total 44.87 0.38% 1.39% 0.14% Table 3 MRE eudialyte component TANBREEZ PROJECT Industrial Mineral Components TANBREEZ HILL Feldspar Indicated Resource 33.00 Mtonnes Inferred Resource 11.00 Mtonnes Arfvedsonite Indicated Resource 33.00 Mtonnes Inferred Resource 11.00 Mtonnes FJORD DEPOSIT Feldspar Indicated Resource 18.00 Mtonnes Inferred Resource 28.00 Mtonnes Arfvedsonite Indicated Resource 18.00 Mtonnes Inferred Resource 28.00 Mtonnes Table 4 MRE details for feldspar and arfvedsonite The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Company’s previous estimation of the feldspar and arfvedsonite resources in this announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed. Figure 7 - Location of drilling in relation to the mineral resource estimate for indicated, inferred drill hole results and outcrop kakortokite at surface. Figure 8 - The Tanbreez Fjord and the Tanbreez Hill rare-earth mineral sites are hosted within a Kakortokite unit covering an area of approximately 5km x 2.5km, estimated at 4.7 billion tonnes of Kakortokite this does not indicate any certainty of hosting mineralisation About Critical Metals Corp Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the net present value, economic viability and prospects of the Tanbreez Project, the expected rare earth metal supply located and recoverable in the Tanbreez Project, the timing and completion of additional studies and operations related to the Tanbreez Project, as well as financial position, financial performance, business strategy, expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. 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NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to publish for the first time the assay results of historical deep diamond drill holes DDH 009-13, DDH 001-13, DDH 012-13 DDH 003-13, DDH 015B-13 and DDH 015-13 drilled in 2013 from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland. Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: “These deep diamond drill hole results reveal exceptional assay outcomes and consistently showcase high-grade TREOs and HREOs, positioning Tanbreez as a world-class, unique and valuable rare earth deposit.” “We believe these excellent high-grade drilling results present the Company with a compelling opportunity to increase our current 45MT Maiden Resource with future drilling programs. After recently announcing the MRE (mineral resource estimate) of ~45MT of REE’S @ 0.38% and the robust economic results from the Tanbreez Scoping Study showing the NPV of US$2.4 ~US$3.0 billion on a 10% and 8% discount and an IRR of 162% before tax, we are assembling a highly experienced team to advance the development plans for this game-changing asset.” The Tanbreez Project is operated by Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S and is currently jointly owned by Critical Metals Corp., which currently holds a 42% interest with the right to increase that to 92.5% interest, European Lithium (7.5% interest) and Rimbal Pty Ltd (50.5% interest). The Company expects to increase its interest to 92.5% in the 4th quarter of 2025. Future Resource Extension - Infill Drilling The Company has applied to the Greenland MSLA (Mineral License and Safety Authority) for a Program of Works for the 2025 resource drilling programs aimed at upgrading the Inferred Resource to Indicated Resource category. The applications have been lodged with the Greenland authorities and are well advanced. Critical Metals Corp is expecting to mobilize its drilling and exploration teams for the 2nd quarter of 2025. The first stage of the infill resource drilling program will target the Fjord Deposit containing the 23 MT MRE footprint by extending drilling further to the north of the 16-diamond hole program from 2024. The average target depth will be 40-50m drilling through the mineralised kakortokite bearing REE and metal oxides and 5m into the basal unit sanitizing mineralisation from the uneconomic grade phonolite tephry phonolite unit. Confirmation of 2025 drilling will commence after reviewing the drill results from the 2024 program with the remaining 15 holes assay results expected to be reported shortly. The second stage of the priority resource drilling program will target the Hill Zone Deposit containing 22.6MT MRE area by infilling drill lines between D306 -13 and DX-01 and DX-02 and DX-01 on the east to west margins over the current MRE footprint. The target depth will be limited to 150m targeting continuous mineralisation to defined depth establishing a re-categorisation of Inferred to Indicated Resource upgrade. As previously announced, the Company is currently re-assaying historical pulps stored in Perth and Greenland from some of the existing 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2024 drill, rock chip and bulk sampling for confirmation and check assay reconciliation. The pulp will be analysed by ALS Metallurgical Laboratory in Perth Western Australia and the results will be published when they become available. Further assay results are expected soon. The Company continues to evaluate all available data from the previous owner’s data base and will publish results upon third party and in-house consultation. The Company has engaged an Independent Resource Consultant who will report on the 2025 Resource Drilling and Resource Upgrade with the potential of increasing the current 45MT MRE if economic Mineralisation is discovered on the extension resource drill program. Highlights – New Diamond Drill Hole Results Drill Hole DDH-009-13 Drilled vertically to 64m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths oxides averaging: 4786ppm (0.48% Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO)) (“including averaged Heavy Rare Earth Oxide (HREO) of 26%”), 1.91% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 63ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1920.6ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 64m downhole. Drill DDH-009-13 was collared within the Hill Zone 22MT @ 0.33% REE Maiden Mineral Resource. Drill Hole DDH-001-13 Drilled vertically to 51.5m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 4308ppm (0.43% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 26%”), 1.7% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 1748.5ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 51.5m downhole. Drill collar DDH-001-13 was collared within the Fjord 23.6MT @ 0.42% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource Drill Hole DDH-012-13 Drilled vertically to 80m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 3903ppm (0.39% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 27%”), 1.51% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 1602.4ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 80m downhole. Drill collar DDH-012-13 was collared within the Fjord 22.6MT @ 0.43% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource Drill Hole DDH-003-13 Drilled vertically to 52m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 4140ppm (0.41% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 27%”), 1.6% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide” 1787ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 52m downhole. Drill collar DDH-003-13 was collared within the Fjord 22.6MT @ 0.43% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource. Drill Hole DDH-015B-13 Drilled vertically to 52m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 3790ppm (0.38% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 27%”), 1.53% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 3790ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, “Gallium oxide” was not assayed, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 52m downhole. Drill collar DDH-015B-13 was collared within the Fjord 22.6MT @ 0.43% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource. Drill Hole DDH-015A-13 Drilled vertically to 72m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 4071ppm (0.41% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 27%”), 1.6% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 1658.04ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 72m downhole. Drill collar DDH-015A-13 was collared within the Fjord 22.6MT @ 0.43% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource. Recent Diamond Drill Hole Results Highlights Drill Hole A1-24 Drilled vertically to 40m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths and oxides averaging: 4,722.51ppm (0.47%TREO) (including 26.96% averaged heavy rare earth (“HREO”), 1.82% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 130.92ppm Ta2O “tantalum pentoxide”, 1852.22ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 393.68ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 101.67ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”, Mineralisation open at bottom of the hole, Mineralisation average from surface to 40m downhole. Drill Hole DX-02 Drilled vertically to 195m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths oxides averaging: 4211ppm (0.42% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 24%”), 0.91% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 63ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1293ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 181ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 98ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”, Mineralisation average from surface to 195m downhole. Drill DX-02 was collared approximately 505m to the east of the Hill Zone 22.3MT @ 0.33% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource. Drill Hole D306-13 Drilled vertically to 328m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths Mineralisation averaging: 4539ppm (0.45% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 27%”), 1.7% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 2479ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, “Gallium oxide” was not assayed, Mineralisation average from surface to 328m downhole. Drill collar approximately 400 m to the east of the Fjord 22.6MT @ 0.43% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource. Drill Hole DX-01 Drilled vertically to 338m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths and oxides averaging: 4209.22ppm (0.42% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 24.45%”), 2.45% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 73ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1174.06ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 266.45ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 103.03ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”, Mineralisation average from surface to 338m downhole. DX-01 was collared within the Hill Zone 22.3MT @ 0.33% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource. Drill Hole D7-14 Angle drilled at 60⁰ east to 243m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 4437.54ppm (0.44% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 28%”), 1.78% ZrO2 “zirconium oxide”, 83ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1496ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 351ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, Ga2O3 “gallium oxide” was not assayed, Mineralisation average from surface to 243m downhole Deep Drill Hole Results As announced by the Company on 18 March 2025, the Company is currently re-assaying historical pulps stored in Perth and Greenland from some of the existing 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2024 drill, rock chip and bulk sampling for confirmation and check assay reconciliation. These newly released deep hole results present a compelling opportunity for the Company to increase the existing MRE of 45MT @ 0.38% TREO over the Tanbreez Hill Zone and Fjord Deposit with infill and extension drilling between all historical diamond and RC drill holes (see Figure 2 and 3 and Table2). The newly released Diamond drill hole results from for DDH001-13 drilled to 51.5m, DDH003-13 drilled to 52m, DDH009-13 drilled to 64m, DDH-012-13 drilled to 80m, DDH015A-13 drilled to 72m and DDH15B-13 drilled to 40m were drilled in 2013 (see figures 4,5,6). Today’s announcement reports assay results confirm deep and highly mineralised TREO for each drill hole ranging from 0.39% to 0.47% containing 26% HREO hosted within the vast Kakortokite rock and over the maiden Fjord Deposit MRE 22.6MT @ 0.43% TREO including 26% HREO (See Table 1). The vast Kakortokite host rock of approximately 4.7 BT containing the Maiden 45MT Mineral Resource Estimate. The Company states that there is no guarantee the entire 4.7 billion tonne host contains economic Mineralisation. The drill holes results averages for TREO and HREO, from surface correlate almost identical results for TREO, HREE including metal oxides of tantalum, niobium, zirconium, hafnium and gallium to the drilling results reported in drill holes A1-24, D7-14, DX-01, DX-02 and D7-14 with average TREO 0.43% with 26.9% HREO. Drill holes DDH003-13, DDH15B-13, DDH009-13, and DDH001-13 were terminated kakortokite containing greater than 5000ppm TREO Mineralisation at the bottom of the respective drill holes (see figures 4,5,6). Drill holes DDH015A-13 and DDH012-13 were terminated in a mix zone of kakortokite and basal rock unit of Tephri-Phonolite containing less than 2000ppm TREO Mineralisation (see figures 4,5,6). Gallium Results The gallium oxide Ga2O3 mineralisation assay results range from low to high is 98ppm to 102ppm for 6 of the 10 drillholes published to date. Drill holes D306-13, DDH-15A-13, DDH 009-1 and DDH 003-13 were not assayed for gallium, tantalum and niobium in 2013 and samples from existing pulp will be submitted to ALS Metallurgical in Perth for assaying in the coming months. ALS Metallurgical will also assay existing sample pulp for gallium for the 2024 and 2025 drill holes with results that will be published in the coming months. The gallium oxide results for all diamond holes published to date may add a vital credit to the TREO-HREO mixed concentrate adding to the project’s economic status. Figure 1 Drill hole collar positions for the newly released deep diamond holes and lengths between drill holes DX-02 to A1-24 to DX-02 of approximately 2320m in a straight and width of 372m width between DDH 003-13. Figure 2 Drill hole collar positions for the newly released deep diamond holes in the Fjord Deposit area with the average assay results from surface. Stratigraphic Column and New Cross Sections The Company recently published a stratigraphic cross section that was originally drafted in 2014 (by the previous sole owner Rimbal Pty Ltd) to log the stratigraphy and to estimate the potential resource at depth by outlining the thickness into the mineralised Kakortokite host rock (see Figure 3). The Company recently published a further stratigraphic cross section and today announces three new cross sections showing deep Mineralisation within the existing Fjord Deposit (MRE of 23.6MT @ 0.42 TREO) from the newly released drill hole results (see Table 2 and 3). The cross sections were generated from drill hole assay results for the drill holes DDH001-13, DDH003-13, DDH009-13, DDH012-13, DDH015A-13 and DDH15B-13 indicating the consistent grade of TREO and HREO mineralisation from surface to the bottom of each drill hole. (see Figures 4,5,6). The stratigraphic cross section was generated from drill hole assay data from drill holes DX-02 D306-13, A1-24, D7-14 and DX-01and shows consistent grade uniformly contained with the host rock over significant depth, length and width (See Figure 1). By incorporating the existing data from the stratigraphic cross section and the drill results cross sections the Company remains confident mineralisation may extend from the Hill Zone Deposit into the Fjord Deposit and further 2025 infill drilling is expected confirm a resource upgrade. Figure 3: Deep Diamond Hole intersections containing high grade TREO average mineralisation from surface to 195m vertical depth in hole DX-01, and to 338m vertical depth in 306-013.The approximate dimensions between reference points from B-D between drillholes DX-01 and 306-13 is 1300m in length and 372m width. Figures 4,5 & 6 The drillhole intersections projects the current and potential mineralisation through the kakortokite host rock. About Critical Metals Corp Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the net present value, economic viability and prospects of the Tanbreez Project, the expected rare earth metal supply located and recoverable in the Tanbreez Project, the timing and completion of additional studies and operations related to the Tanbreez Project, as well as financial position, financial performance, business strategy, expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. 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NEW YORK, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to publish for the first time, historical deep diamond drill holes DDH 306-13 drilled in 2013, and DX-02 drilled in 2010 from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland. Highlights – New Diamond Drill Hole Historical Results Drill Hole DX-02 drilled vertically to 195m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths oxides averaging: 4211ppm (0.42% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 24%”), 0.91% ZrO2 “zircon oxide” cut off at 0.5%, 63ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1293ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 181ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 98ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”, Mineralisation average from surface to 195m downhole. Drill DX-02 was collared approximately 505m to the east of the Hill Zone 22MT @ 0.38% REE Maiden Mineral Resource (13 March 2025 NAS News Release Maiden Resource 45MT @ 0.38% TREO). Drill Hole D306-13 drilled vertically to 328m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 4733ppm (0.47% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 28%”), 1.7% ZrO2 “zircon oxide” cut off at 0.5%, 2479ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, Mineralisation average from surface to 328m downhole. Drill collar approximately 400 m to the east of the Fjord 23.6MT @ 0.42% REE Maiden Mineral Resource (13 March 2025 NAS News Release 45MT @ 0.38% TREO). Recent Diamond Drill Hole Results Highlights Drill Hole A1-24 drilled vertically to 40m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths and oxides averaging: 4,722.51ppm (0.47%TREO) (including 26.96% averaged heavy rare earth (” HREO”), 1.82% ZrO2 “zircon oxide”, 130.92ppm Ta2O “tantalum pentoxide”, 1852.22ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 393.68ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 102ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”. Mineralisation average from surface to 40m downhole. Drill Hole DX-01 drilled vertically to 338m from surface and intersected high - grade rare earths and oxides averaging: 4209.22ppm (0.42% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 24.45%”), 2.45% ZrO2 “zircon oxide” cut off at 0.5%, 73ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1174.06ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 266.45ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, 103ppm Ga2O3 “gallium oxide”, Mineralisation average from surface to 338m downhole. DX-01 was collared within the Hill Zone 22MT @ 0.38% REE Maiden Mineral Resource (17 March 2025 NAS News Release 45MT @ 0.38% TREO). Drill Hole D7-14 angle drilled at 60⁰ east to 243m from surface and intersected high-grade rare earths mineralisation averaging: 4437.54ppm (0.44% TREO) (“including averaged heavy rare HREO of 28%”), 1.78% ZrO2 “zircon oxide” cut off at 0.5%, 83ppm Ta2O5 “tantalum pentoxide”, 1496ppm Nb2O5 “niobium pentoxide”, 351ppm HfO2 “hafnium oxide”, Mineralisation average from surface to 243m downhole See drill hole collars Table 1 and Figure 1 Table 1 Stratigraphic Diamond Holes DX-02 drilled 2010, D306-13- drilled 2013, Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: “It’s exciting to report more deep diamond drill hole results and outstanding assay results from historical deep drilling that may confirm higher tonnage potential that extends a lot deeper and wider than was originally expected for the Tanbreez Project. “After recently announcing the MRE of ~45MT of REE’S @ 0.38% and the robust economic results from the Preliminary Economic Assessment for Tanbreez declaring the NPV of $US2.8 to US$3.6 billion on a 15% and 12.5% discount and an IRR of 180% before tax we are assembling a highly experienced team and moving quickly to the next major milestone measuring the true potential of the Tanbreez Project that is gaining significant interest from Western Governments. “The team is now planning resource drilling to extend and grow the vast Tanbreez resource and mobilizing crew to Greenland in preparation for a series of exploration, mining and engineering surveys working closely with the Greenland Government and stakeholders in country which is now underway.” Deep Drill Hole Results The Company believes that the new deep hole results presents a compelling opportunity for the Company to increase the existing S-K 1300 report for the Tanbreez Project of 45MT (consisting of 19.5 million metric tonnes of inferred resource and 25.4 million metric tonnes of indicated resource) containing 0.38% REE over the Tanbreez Hill Zone and Fjord Deposit with infill and extension drilling between all historical diamond and RC drill holes (News Release reported on 17 March 2025, see Figure 2 and 3 and Table2). Diamond drill holes DX-02 and D306-13 were drilled at significant depth for stratigraphic and mineralogical studies. Today’s announcement reports assay results confirming deep highly mineralised TREO for each drill hole averaging 0.42% containing 24% HREE and 0.47% containing 28% HREE to depths of 195m and 328m for each drill hole contained within the vast Kakortokite 4.7 BT host rock, (See Table 1). The Company states that there is no guarantee the entire 4.7billion tonne host contains economic mineralization. Both drill holes DX-02 and D306-13 results of contained average TREO of 0.45% including 26% HREE are almost identical for TREO, HREE and metal oxides including tantalum, niobium, zirconium, hafnium and gallium to the drilling results reported in drill holes A1-24, D7-14 and DX-01 with average TREO 0.43% with 26.9% HREE. Drill holes A1-24, DX-01 and DX-02 were terminated into the basal rock unit in a Tephri -Phonolite named Black Madona that contained only background mineralisation. Drillholes D7-14 and D-306-13 was terminated within mineralisation and further drilling will be required to confirm the true thickness beyond the 243m and 328m respectively. Drill hole K-24 was drilled in December 2024 for confirmation deep drilling to 247m depth with assay results expected in late May 2025. Gallium Results Drillhole DX-02 contained 98ppm average gallium oxide, Ga2O3 mineralization from surface to 195m. Drill hole D306-13 was not assayed for gallium, tantalum and niobium in 2013 and a new sample from existing pulp will be submitted to ALS Metallurgical in Perth in the coming month. ALS Metallurgical will also assay existing sample pulp for gallium for the 2024 drill hole K-24, D306-14 and D7-014 with results that will be published in the coming months. A direct correlation of average grades and consistency exists over considerable strike of approximately 2300m, at and at depth for bottom of hole DX-01 with an approximate width of 370m, (see figure 1 and 2). Hence the correlation for the or gallium oxide mineralization results from DX-02 at 98ppm Ga2O3 to the diamond holes results for A1-24 and DX-01 reported 28 March 2025 were 101.7ppm and 102.2ppm respectively, may add a vital oxide credit to the TREO-HREO mixed concentrate adding to the project’s economic status. Low Uranium Thorium Results The uranium and thorium assays average for drill hole DX-02 is 18.67ppm and 55.3ppm respectively from surface to 195m. In drill hole D306-13 the Company has submitted pulp sample for assaying uranium and thorium for the first time and will publish results when they become available. The uranium and thorium results for DX-02 correlate directly with drill hole results DX-01, A1-24 and D7-14 showing levels for combined uranium and thorium well below 80ppm indicating the homogenic nature for the Tanbreez Deposit (News Release 17 March 2025). Figure 1: Drillhole collar positions for the new deep diamond holes DX-O2 to 195m, D306-13 to 328m with the average assay results from surface. The lengths between drill holes is approximately 1300 metres with a total distance from A1-24 to DX-02 of approximately 2320m in a straight line 1037m with a width of 372m width between DX-02 and D306-13. Stratigraphic Column The Company recently published stratigraphic cross section was originally drafted in 2014 (by the previous owner Rimbal P/L) to log the stratigraphy and to estimate the potential resource at depth by outlining the thickness into the mineralised Kakortokite host rock (see Figure 2). The Company has now published a further stratigraphic cross section showing deep mineralization existing over 2.3km section from drill hole A1-24 to DX-02. The cross section and drill hole assay results for the new drill hole data from DX-02 and D306-13 in conjunction with drill hole results from A1-24, D7-14 and DX-01, clearly indicates the distribution of continuous TREO, HREO and metal oxide mineralization and the potential for the Company to increasing the existing MRE for the Tanbreez Project. The drill hole results for the reported drill holes to date have a consistent average grade of mineralisation for TREO of approximately 0.45% and containing an average 26% HREO for the 4 deep holes and shallower hole A1-24 spanning approximately 2300m length and 372m width with and significant depth of 338m. Figure 2: Deep Diamond Hole intersections containing high grade TREO average mineralisation from surface to 195m vertical depth in hole DX-01, and to 338m vertical depth in D306-013. The approximate dimensions between reference points from B-D between drillholes DX-01 and D306-13 is 1300m in length and 372m width. The approximate dimensions between reference points A-D between drillholes DX-01 and A1-24 is 2076m in length and 372m width. The Mineral Resource Estimate for the Fjord and Hill Zone Deposits and drillhole intersections projects the current and potential mineralization through the kakortokite host rock. Resource Extension - Infill Drilling The Company has applied to the Greenland MSLA for a Program of Works for the 2025 resource drilling programs targeting the increase to the current inferred and indicated 45MT MRE and extending the size of the Tanbreez Fjord and Hill Zone Deposits. The applications with Greenland authorities are well advanced and the Company is preparing the 2025 field season with drilling and exploration teams preparing for mobilization in mid-to late June. S-K 1300 Estimate Summary Table 2: 2016 MRE for Inferred and Indicated Resource Estimate The Company recently announced its S-K 1300 for the Tanbreez Project of 45MT containing 0.38% TREO including 27% contained HREO plus rare metal oxides (see News Release 17 March 2025 and Table 2 and Figure 4). The first stage of the priority resource drilling program will target the Fjord Deposit containing the 23 MT MRE footprint by extending drilling further to the north of the 16-diamond hole program from 2024. The average target depth will be 40-50m drilling through the mineralized kakortokite bearing REE and metal oxides and 5m into the basal unit sanitizing mineralization from the uneconomic grade phonolite tephry phonolite unit. Confirmation 2025 drilling will commence depending on satisfactory drill results from the 2024 program with the remaining 15 holes reporting due shortly. The second stage of the priority resource drilling program will target the Hill Zone Deposit containing 22MT MRE area by infilling drill lines between D306 -13 and DX-01 and DX-02 and DX-01 on the east to west margins over the current MRE footprint. The target depth will be limited to 150m targeting continuous mineralization to defined depth establishing a re-categorisation of inferred to indicated resource upgrade.   Figure 4 The Tanbreez Fjord and the Tanbreez Hill rare-earth mineral sites are hosted within a Kakortokite unit covering an area of approximately 5km x 2.5km, estimated at 4.7 billion tonnes of Kakortokite this does not indicate any certainty of hosting mineralisation Next Steps The Company is currently re-assaying historical pulps stored in Perth and Greenland from some of the existing 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2024 drill, rock chip and bulk sampling for confirmation and check assay reconciliation. The pulp will be analysed by ALS Metallurgical Laboratory in Perth Western Australia and the results will be published when they become available. The Company continues evaluating all available data from the previous owner’s data base and will publish results upon third party and in-house consultation. The Company has engaged an Independent Resource Consultant who will report on the 2025 Resource Drilling and Resource Upgrade with the potential of increasing the current 45MT MRE if economic mineralization is discovered on the extension resource drill program. The Company is currently negotiating the engagement for suitable Feasibility Study Partners as a result publishing the Tanbreez Preliminary Economic Assessment with a robust financial outcome declaring a Net Present Value (NPV) of U$2.8 ~ U$3.6 billion at discount rate of 15% and 12.5% and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 180% before Tax. About Tanbreez The Tanbreez Rare Earth Project is one of the world’s largest hard rock rare earth elements (REE) deposits, located in southern Greenland near the town of Quaqortoq. The project is notable for its high concentration of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs), which are critical for high-tech applications, clean energy, and defence industries. Unlike other major REE deposits, Tanbreez contains very low levels of uranium and thorium, making it more environmentally and politically viable. Deposit Type: Kakortokite (a layered igneous rock rich in REEs) Kakortokite Estimate: ~4.7 billion tonnes of REE-bearing mineralisation Heavy REE Content: ~27% of Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) Ownership: Acquired by Critical Metals Corp. and EUR 7.5% (2024) Uranium & Thorium: Extremely low (avoiding nuclear regulatory issues) Location: Near Quaqortoq, southern Greenland Target drilling ongoing to achieve proven and probable ore reserves Project Stage: is evolving from exploration to feasibility and predevelopment phases Kakortokite host may not always contain any economic mineralisation of REE Kakortokite Kakortokite is a rare, layered igneous rock composed primarily of feldspar, eudialyte (a zirconium-rich silicate), and arfvedsonite (an iron-rich amphibole). It is notable for being a major host rock for rare earth elements (REEs), zirconium, and other critical minerals. Major Occurrences: Ilímaussaq Complex, Greenland (including the Tanbreez and Kvanefjeld deposits), Lovozero Massif, Russia, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Canada. Economic Importance: Rare Earth Elements (REEs): High concentrations of heavy REEs (HREEs), crucial for advanced technology, Zirconium & Hafnium: Used in nuclear reactors and aerospace, Low Uranium & Thorium: Unlike carbonatite-hosted deposits, Kakortokite has minimal radioactive elements, making extraction easier and more environmentally friendly. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/ for an updated investor presentation. Competent Person Statement – George C Karageorge The information in this announcement that relates to the exploration results and Mineral Resource for Tanbreez is based on and fairly represents information reviewed by George Karageorge, who is a Member of AusIMM. He has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration. Mr Karageorge is Principal of Geosan Consulting, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), is a geologist with sufficient relevant experience in relation to rare earth and rare metal mineralisation being reported on, to qualify as a competent Person as defined in the Australian Code for Reporting of Identified Mineral resources and Ore reserves. Mr Karageorge consents to the use of this information in this report in the form and context in which it appears. About Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners. Its flagship Project, Tanbreez, is one of the world's largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. The deposit is expected to have access to key transportation outlets as the area features year-round direct shipping access via deep water fjords that lead directly to the North Atlantic Ocean. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria. The Wolfsberg Lithium Project is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure and is expected to be the next major producer of key lithium products to support the European market. Wolfsberg is well positioned with offtake and downstream partners to become a unique and valuable asset in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. With this strategic asset portfolio, Critical Metals Corp is positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals essential for defense applications, clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies in the western world. For more information, please visit https://www.criticalmetalscorp.com/. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the net present value and economic viability of the Tanbreez Project, the expected rare earth metal supply located in the Tanbreez Project, the timing and completion of additional studies and operations related to the Tanbreez Project, as well as financial position, financial performance, business strategy, expectations of our business and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. 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