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Japan completes C$23M earn-in for Namibia rare earth project

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:46:11 -0400

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) announced that Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation have established TJ Namibia Rare Earths Corporation (TJNREC), a jointly owned special purpose company that will hold Japan's 50% participating interest in the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia.

Concurrent with the formation of TJNREC, Japan completed its C$23 million earn-in commitment under the Joint Venture Agreement, funded through an approximately C$11 million expanded Definitive Feasibility Study budget approved on July 10, 2026. The completion grants TJNREC a 50% participating interest in the Lofdal project, subject to TSX

Namibia Critical Metals Announces Completion of Japan's C$23 Million Earn-In and Formation of Strategic Joint Venture Company for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:45:00 -0400

Japan's Strategic Investment Advances Lofdal to Next Phase of Development with Non-Dilutive Pre-FID Project Funding

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce that Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC") and Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho" or "TTC") have established TJ Namibia Rare Earths Corporation ("TJNREC"), the jointly owned special purpose company that will hold Japan's 50% participating interest in the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project ("Lofdal" or the "Project").

Concurrent with

Namibia Critical Metals Announces Completion of Japan's C$23 Million Earn-In and Formation of Strategic Joint Venture Company for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:45:00 -0400

Japan's Strategic Investment Advances Lofdal to Next Phase of Development with Non-Dilutive Pre-FID Project Funding

Concurrent with

Namibia Critical Metals completes C$23M Japan earn-in for rare earth JV

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:13:14 -0400

The formation of TJNREC coincides with the completion of Japan's C$23 million earn-in commitment under the Joint Venture Agreement, fulfilled through funding of an approximately C$11 million expanded Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) budget approved on July 10, 2026. The completed earn-in gives TJNREC a 50% participating interest in the

Namibia Critical Metals Announces Completion of Japan's C$23 Million Earn-In and Formation of Strategic Joint Venture Company for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:12:00 -0400

Japan's Strategic Investment Advances Lofdal to Next Phase of Development with Non-Dilutive Pre-FID Project Funding

Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2026) - Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") is pleased to announce that Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC") and Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho" or "TTC") have established TJ Namibia Rare Earths Corporation ("TJNREC"), the jointly owned special purpose company that will hold Japan's 50% participating interest in the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project ("Lofdal" or the "Project").

Concurrent with the establishment of TJNREC, Japan has completed its

Namibia Critical Metals Announces Completion of Japan's C$23 Million Earn-In and Formation of Strategic Joint Venture Company for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:12:00 -0400

Japan's Strategic Investment Advances Lofdal to Next Phase of Development with Non-Dilutive Pre-FID Project Funding

Concurrent with the establishment of TJNREC, Japan has completed its

Namibia Critical Metals Launches Next Phase of Lofdal Definitive Feasibility Study Including Further Value Addition in Namibia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Joint Management Committee approves approximately C$11 million in additional funding as Lofdal enters major metallurgical execution phase supporting downstream rare earth processing in Namibia.

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce that the Joint Management Committee ("JMC") overseeing the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project has approved the next phase of work under the Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS"), including up to approximately C$11 million in additional project funding to advance completion of the

Namibia Critical Metals Launches Next Phase of Lofdal Definitive Feasibility Study Including Further Value Addition in Namibia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Joint Management Committee approves approximately C$11 million in additional funding as Lofdal enters major metallurgical execution phase supporting downstream rare earth processing in Namibia.

Namibia Critical Metals Launches Next Phase of Lofdal Definitive Feasibility Study Including Further Value Addition in Namibia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:33:00 -0400

Joint Management Committee approves approximately C$11 million in additional funding as Lofdal enters major metallurgical execution phase supporting downstream rare earth processing in Namibia.

Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") is pleased to announce that the Joint Management Committee ("JMC") overseeing the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project has approved the next phase of work under the Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS"), including up to approximately C$11 million in additional project funding to advance completion of the study.

The Company also announced today the award of the

Namibia Critical Metals Launches Next Phase of Lofdal Definitive Feasibility Study Including Further Value Addition in Namibia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:33:00 -0400

Joint Management Committee approves approximately C$11 million in additional funding as Lofdal enters major metallurgical execution phase supporting downstream rare earth processing in Namibia.

The Company also announced today the award of the

Namibia Critical Metals Commences Exploration and Infill Drilling Programs and Welcomes Toyota-Tsusho Partners to Lofdal Site

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:27:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce commencement of a significant drill program at its Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths project in Namibia.

The drill program commenced on 3 June 2026 and aims at:

Maiden resource for the 1.5 km long xenotime-mineralized system at Area 5 between the currently planned Area 4 and Area 2B pits
First deep hole to be drilled in potentially extending deposit of Area 4 to 800m depth for studies on

Namibia Critical Metals Commences Exploration and Infill Drilling Programs and Welcomes Toyota-Tsusho Partners to Lofdal Site

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:27:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce commencement of a significant drill program at its Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths project in Namibia.
The drill program commenced on 3 June 2026 and aims at:
Maiden resource for the 1.5 km long xenotime-mineralized system at Area 5 between the currently planned Area 4 and Area 2B pits
First deep hole to be drilled in potentially extending deposit of Area 4 to 800m depth for studies on

Namibia Critical Metals Commences Exploration and Infill Drilling Programs and Welcomes Toyota-Tsusho Partners to Lofdal Site

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:21:00 -0400

Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") is pleased to announce commencement of a significant drill program at its Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths project in Namibia.
The drill program commenced on 3 June 2026 and aims at:
Maiden resource for the 1.5 km long xenotime-mineralized system at Area 5 between the currently planned Area 4 and Area 2B pits
First deep hole to be drilled in potentially extending deposit of Area 4 to 800m depth for studies on a future underground mining option
Increase Resources of

Namibia Critical Metals Commences Exploration and Infill Drilling Programs and Welcomes Toyota-Tsusho Partners to Lofdal Site

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:21:00 -0400

Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") is pleased to announce commencement of a significant drill program at its Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths project in Namibia.
The drill program commenced on 3 June 2026 and aims at:
Maiden resource for the 1.5 km long xenotime-mineralized system at Area 5 between the currently planned Area 4 and Area 2B pits
First deep hole to be drilled in potentially extending deposit of Area 4 to 800m depth for studies on a future underground mining option
Increase Resources of

Namibia Critical Metals Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Issuance of Options

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:10:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) announces the results of the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2026 (the "Meeting"). Shareholders holding 68.04% of the shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting. All the matters submitted to the shareholders, as set out in the Notice of Meeting and Information Circular dated April 8, 2026, were voted in favour, including: (a) Election of Directors to the Board of

Namibia Critical Metals Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Issuance of Options

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:10:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) announces the results of the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2026 (the "Meeting"). Shareholders holding 68.04% of the shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting. All the matters submitted to the shareholders, as set out in the Notice of Meeting and Information Circular dated April 8, 2026, were voted in favour, including: (a) Election of Directors to the Board of

Namibia Critical Metals hires metallurgy VP for rare earths project

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:03:15 -0400

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) appointed Niels Verbaan as Vice President of Metallurgy to lead metallurgical development of the company's Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia.

Verbaan brings over 25 years of experience in hydrometallurgical process development and has worked on rare earth element projects including Lofdal, Foxtrot, Strange Lake, and Mountain Pass. He most recently served as Senior Director of Technical Services at SGS Lakefield and will transition to Namibia Critical Metals on May 11.

In his new role, Verbaan will oversee metallurgical test work, flowsheet development, pilot programs, and process optimization for Lofdal, focusing on maximizing

Namibia Critical Metals Appoints Vice President, Metallurgy to Advance Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project Development

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Niels Verbaan, PEng, MEng, MSc, FCIM, as Vice President, Metallurgy, responsible for leading metallurgical development of the Company's Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia.
Niels is a recognized leader in hydrometallurgical process development, with over 25 years of experience advancing complex metallurgical flowsheets, from concept, through pilot scale, and feasibility. Niels has overseen many REE projects through all study phases (PEA,

Namibia Critical Metals Appoints Vice President, Metallurgy to Advance Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project Development

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Niels Verbaan, PEng, MEng, MSc, FCIM, as Vice President, Metallurgy, responsible for leading metallurgical development of the Company's Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia.
Niels is a recognized leader in hydrometallurgical process development, with over 25 years of experience advancing complex metallurgical flowsheets, from concept, through pilot scale, and feasibility. Niels has overseen many REE projects through all study phases (PEA,

Namibia Critical Metals Welcomes Toyota Tsusho as Strategic Partner in the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce that Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") has been selected as the successful bidder in the public tender process conducted by Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC") and will join the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project as part of JOGMEC's ownership interest.
Toyota Tsusho is the global trading and industrial supply chain arm of the Toyota Group and one of Japan's largest trading houses. The

Namibia Critical Metals Welcomes Toyota Tsusho as Strategic Partner in the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce that Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") has been selected as the successful bidder in the public tender process conducted by Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC") and will join the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project as part of JOGMEC's ownership interest.
Toyota Tsusho is the global trading and industrial supply chain arm of the Toyota Group and one of Japan's largest trading houses. The

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. Files NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths "2B-4" Project

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce the filing of the independent NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project "2B-4" ("Lofdal" or the "Project") in Namibia.
The Lofdal deposit has the potential for significant production of dysprosium ("Dy"), terbium ("Tb") and yttrium ("Y") which are the main economic drivers for the Lofdal project.
The Project is being developed in joint venture with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. Files NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths "2B-4" Project

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce the filing of the independent NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project "2B-4" ("Lofdal" or the "Project") in Namibia.
The Lofdal deposit has the potential for significant production of dysprosium ("Dy"), terbium ("Tb") and yttrium ("Y") which are the main economic drivers for the Lofdal project.
The Project is being developed in joint venture with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. Receives Proceeds of $1,154,762 from Exercise of Warrants

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:40:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) today announced that, it has received proceeds of Cdn. $1,154,762 as a result of the full exercise of two separate tranches of previously issued common share purchase warrants totaling 14,761,904. Each whole warrant entitled the holder to receive one common share of the Company. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the warrant exercises for general working capital purposes.
The first tranche of warrants exercised at $0.05 per warrant

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. Receives Proceeds of $1,154,762 from Exercise of Warrants

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:40:00 -0400

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) today announced that, it has received proceeds of Cdn. $1,154,762 as a result of the full exercise of two separate tranches of previously issued common share purchase warrants totaling 14,761,904. Each whole warrant entitled the holder to receive one common share of the Company. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the warrant exercises for general working capital purposes.
The first tranche of warrants exercised at $0.05 per warrant