NEW YORK, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) ("Critical Metals Corp." or the "Company"), a leading critical mineral mining company, today announced that it has received formal approval from the Government of Greenland, acting through the Ministry responsible for land and infrastructure, for its previously announced acquisition of a majority interest in 60° North Greenland ApS ("60° North").

The Ministry has affirmatively granted permission for the Company to acquire 70% of the shares in 60° North ApS, thereby indirectly acquiring title to the associated land and asset portfolio referenced in the Company's application.

The approval satisfies a key closing condition of the transaction announced on March 23, 2026 and represents a significant milestone in the Company's strategy to expand its operational footprint in Greenland.

Strategic Highlights:

Enhances in-country operational capabilities and infrastructure
Provides direct access to Arctic logistics and field services
Supports the accelerated development of the Tanbreez project

Tony Sage, Chairman and CEO of Critical Metals Corp., commented:

"Receiving approval from the Greenland authorities marks an important step toward completing our acquisition of 60° North. This outcome reflects our commitment to responsible development in Greenland and to building a secure, western-aligned supply chain for critical minerals."

With government approval secured, Critical Metals expects to finalize the acquisition in the near term. The transaction will further strengthen the Company's position in southern Greenland, where it holds a controlling interest in the Tanbreez Project—one of the world's largest rare earth deposits.

ABOUT 60° NORTH GREENLAND ApS

60° North ApS is a Greenland-based provider of construction, logistics, drilling, and project development services supporting mineral exploration and mining operations across the region.

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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Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML) Secures Greenland Government Approval for 70% Acquisition of 60° North ApS, Accelerating Development of World-Class Tanbreez Project