Liberty Star Minerals Announces Appointment of Matt Westbrook to the Board of Directors

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Liberty Star Minerals (OTCQB: LBSR) announced on December 22, 2025 that Matt Westbrook has been appointed to its Board of Directors to support the company’s focus on domestic critical mineral supply chains. Westbrook is described as having experience in critical minerals development, national security–focused investment, and relationships across the Defense and Intelligence Communities.

The company also said that Saleem Elmasri is stepping down from the board but will continue to assist as an advisor during the transition. Management commentary highlights Westbrook’s expected role supporting Hay Mountain Holdings, Earp Ridge, Red Rock Canyon targets, and the newly defined American Strategic Minerals initiative focused on copper, gold, rare earths, and other critical minerals.

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• Adds board expertise in critical minerals development
• Adds board relationships with Defense and Intelligence Communities
• Named director to support multiple project targets including Hay Mountain

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• Saleem Elmasri stepped down from the Board on December 22, 2025

TUCSON, AZ, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Star Minerals (OTCQB: LBSR) (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Matt Westbrook to its Board of Directors. Mr. Westbrook brings extensive experience in critical minerals development, national security–focused investment, and strategic engagement with U.S. Government partners. His background includes deep relationships across the Defense and Intelligence Communities which aligns directly with Liberty Star’s increased engagement with federal agencies regarding domestic critical mineral supply chains. The Company also announced that Saleem Elmasri, who has served on Liberty Star’s Board of Directors since 2023, has chosen to step down from his role. Mr. Elmasri will continue to support the Company as an advisor during the transition period, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Saleem for his service and contributions to Liberty Star,” said Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of Liberty Star Minerals. “His counsel and support have been instrumental during a pivotal stage of our development. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Matt Westbrook to the Board. His leadership in critical minerals and his strategic relationships will be invaluable as we work to advance our mineral exploration projects and support the United States’ growing demand for secure domestic resources.”

Mr. Westbrook added, “Establishing a US-based source of precious metals and critical minerals is vital to bolstering US economic resilience and the defense industrial base, which is exactly what Liberty Star is positioned to do.”

Mr. Westbrook will play a key role in supporting Liberty Star’s initiatives across its Hay Mountain Holdings, Earp Ridge, Red Rock Canyon targets, and American Strategic Minerals, a newly defined entity which can create partnership opportunities in critical minerals—areas with significant potential for copper, gold, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals essential to U.S. technology and defense infrastructure.

About Liberty Star Minerals

Liberty Star Minerals is a U.S. exploration company focused on strategic and commercially important critical minerals. The Company’s Hay Mountain Holdings LLC, which includes the Red Rock Canyon Gold Project, Earp Ridge Copper Project and American Strategic Minerals is located in southeast Arizona within a regionally significant porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum system. Liberty Star is actively pursuing joint venture partnerships to advance both projects and is committed to establishing U.S. mineral independence through domestic exploration and development.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and factors beyond the Company’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements may include projections, expectations, plans, and assumptions regarding exploration results, mineral resources, and future operations. For a detailed discussion of risk factors, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. Regulation S-K 1300 Compliance: Liberty Star is classified as an “Exploration Stage Issuer” under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K. The Company currently has no mineral resources, or mineral reserves to report under this regulation. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of the Company’s mineralized properties will be converted into measured or proven reserves.

Contact: Liberty Star Minerals Tucson, Arizona www.libertystaruranium.com

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Contact:
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FAQ

Who was appointed to the Liberty Star Minerals board on December 22, 2025 (LBSR)?

Matt Westbrook was appointed to the Board of Directors on December 22, 2025.

Why did Liberty Star Minerals (LBSR) add Matt Westbrook to its board?

To add experience in critical minerals development and relationships with US defense and intelligence partners.

Which Liberty Star projects will Matt Westbrook support after his appointment (LBSR)?

He will support Hay Mountain Holdings, Earp Ridge, Red Rock Canyon, and the American Strategic Minerals initiative.

What happened to Saleem Elmasri on the Liberty Star Minerals board (LBSR)?

Saleem Elmasri stepped down from the Board but will remain an advisor during the transition.

How might Matt Westbrook’s appointment affect Liberty Star’s engagement with federal agencies (LBSR)?

The company expects his national security and government relationships to support increased engagement on domestic critical mineral supply chains.