Critical Metals Corp. Announces Commencement of Bitcoin Treasury Strategy and Related Financing to Acquire Up to $500 million of BTC

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) ("Critical Metals Corp"), 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 through its Tanbreez Greenland Rare Earth Mine and Wolfsberg Lithium Project, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive bitcoin ("BTC") treasury strategy, adopting BTC as a primary asset in its treasury program.

As part of the convertible note financing, led by JBA Asset Management, Critical Metals Corp may have access up to $500 million to purchase BTC subject to the conditions of the Transaction Documents, with $100 million closing in the first tranche, which may be used to purchase BTC, subject to certain conditions being met. The $100 million first tranche was issued with 100% warrant coverage and subsequent tranches totaling up to $400 million at the Buyers discretion will have 50% warrant coverage. This makes Critical Metals Corp the first Nasdaq-listed critical minerals companies to adopt bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset.

The convertible notes are primarily secured by the cash raised and any potential BTC purchased in connection with the financing. The notes are convertible into common stock of the company at a fixed conversion price of $6.00 per share and the warrants are convertible at $7.00.

Tony Sage, Executive Chairman and CEO of Critical Metals Corp., commented, "Incorporating a bitcoin allocation to our treasury management strategy is an innovative approach that we believe will strengthen our balance sheet and create long term shareholder value. As the first Nasdaq-listed critical minerals companies to adopt a bitcoin treasury strategy, we believe this approach provides both inflation protection and appreciation potential without dilution risk. This strategy aligns with broader western government initiatives around bitcoin adoption, including President Trump's recent advocacy for a national bitcoin stockpile. As a key supplier of critical minerals to western nations, our bitcoin treasury strategy further strengthens our position as a reliable partner in secure supply chains, while protecting our balance sheet from currency debasement risks."

Critical Metals Corp's bitcoin acquisition strategy will be implemented through a disciplined approach guided by market dynamics and the Company's cash flow requirements. The Company maintains flexibility to modify its approach based on evolving circumstances and strategic considerations.

Advisors

Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC, and Jett Capital Advisors, LLC acted as financial advisor to Critical Metals in the Transaction. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP acted as counsel to Critical Metals in the transaction.

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 initial flagship 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 building block in an expanding geostrategic critical metals portfolio. The Tanbreez Project represents one of the world's largest rare earth deposits. 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.

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