Critical Metals Corp. Nasdaq-CRML Announces the Successful Acquisition of the Leading Turn-Key Engineering, Mining, Construction, Infrastructure & Drilling Operator Within Greenland (60 Degree North Greenland A/S)

NEW YORK, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, has today entered into an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in 60° North Greenland ApS, a Greenlandic construction, exploration, logistics and project development company.

The acquisition will strengthen Critical Metals Corp.’s strategic position in southern Greenland, where the company already holds a controlling interest in the Tanbreez rare earth project, one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits. 60° North Greenland ApS brings additional exploration assets, operational capabilities and local expertise in Greenland’s mining sector to Critical Metals Corp.’s growing portfolio of critical mineral projects.

As part of the acquisition, 60° North Greenland ApS will enter into a collaboration agreement with Tanbreez to support the development of the infrastructure and local operational capacity around the Tanbreez project.

Tony Sage, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Critical Metals Corp., commented:

“This acquisition represents significant progress in our mission to build a robust, western-aligned supply chain for critical minerals,” said Tony Sage, Chairman and CEO of Critical Metals Corp. “By expanding our presence in Greenland through this strategic acquisition, we are strengthening our position as a reliable supplier of materials essential for defense applications, the clean energy transition, and next-generation technologies serving the United States, Europe, and their western world partners.”

Malik Rasmussen, Chief Executive Officer, 60° North Greenland ApS, based in Qaqortoq, Greenland commented:

“The whole team of professionals at 60° North Greenland welcomes the opportunity to expand our footprint and capabilities via strategic engagement with Critical Metals Corp. Critical Metals is committed to investing locally in Greenland, to upgrading technologies in various sectors in Greenland, and sharing global best practices with managers and employees who actually do the work across a variety of geographies in Greenland,” Malik Rasmussen, Chief Executive Officer of 60° North Greenland. “By expanding our horizons, we are consolidating our professional capacity as a key link in building a better Greenland and a better world.”

The transaction is expected to close subject to customary closing conditions.

About 60 Degree North, Greenland

60 Degree North Greenland A/S is a Greenland-based services company specializing in Arctic logistics, drilling support, and field operations for exploration and mining projects. The company provides operational services designed to support resource development projects across Greenland’s remote regions.

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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