Namibia Critical Metals Provides Update on Lofdal Joint Venture Transaction
The C$23 million expenditure requirement has been met, but shareholder arrangements and applicable regulatory consents remain pending.
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Namibia Critical Metals (NMREF) is working with its partners to finalize shareholder arrangements for the Lofdal joint venture transaction in Namibia. The arrangements would implement the new ownership structure and issue a 50% interest to TJNREC. The company expects the shareholder and applicable regulatory consent process to continue for up to another 30 days.
Partners Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and Toyota Tsusho have satisfied the funding requirements to earn a 50% interest by reaching C$23 million in expenditures. Namibia Critical Metals currently owns 95% of Lofdal, with 5% held for the benefit of Historically Disadvantaged Namibians. The existing agreement permits JOGMEC to purchase another 1% for C$5 million and gives it first refusal on fully funding the project through commercial production and purchasing all production at market prices.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointJOGMEC and Toyota Tsusho satisfied the C$23 million expenditure requirement to earn a 50% interest.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.NCMI's interest cannot fall below 21% if it pays JOGMEC $5 million for dilution protection. 18% of market cap
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.NCMI may elect to retain up to 44% or 45% by funding proportionately after a Final Investment Decision.
Negative
- Moderate pointThe 50% interest issuance to TJNREC remains pending completion of definitive shareholder arrangements.
- Moderate pointDilution protection requires NCMI to pay JOGMEC $5 million. 18% of market cap
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Funding defaults trigger accelerated dilution; an interest below 10% converts to a 1% net smelter royalty.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Shareholder and applicable regulatory consents are pending; NCMI expects up to another 30 days for the process.
- Minor pointJOGMEC can purchase an additional 1% interest for C$5 million under the existing agreement.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 13, 2026) - Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI) (OTCQB: NMREF) ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") provides the following update regarding the previously announced transaction relating to the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project ("Lofdal" or the "Project"), as disclosed in the Company's news release dated July 30, 2026 and August 31, 2026.
The Company continues to work with its joint venture partners, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC") and Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho"), to work toward completion of the definitive shareholder arrangements required to implement the new joint venture ownership structure and issue the
About Namibia Critical Metals Inc.
Namibia Critical Metals Inc. is developing the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia, one of the few advanced heavy rare earth projects globally and among the largest known undeveloped sources of dysprosium, terbium and yttrium. The fully permitted project is being advanced through a strategic partnership with JOGMEC and Toyota Tsusho to establish secure, diversified supply chains for critical rare earth materials required for electric vehicles, renewable energy and advanced defense technologies.
About Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Toyota Tsusho Corporation is the trading and business development arm of the Toyota Group and one of Japan's leading global trading houses. The company operates across a wide range of sectors including metals, energy, chemicals, mobility, and advanced materials. Toyota Tsusho plays a significant role in building global supply chains for critical minerals and materials used in automotive electrification, renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing.
About Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and the JOGMEC Agreement
JOGMEC is a Japanese government independent administrative agency which seeks to secure stable resource supplies for Japan. JOGMEC has a strong reputation as a long term, strategic partner in mineral projects globally. JOGMEC facilitates opportunities with Japanese private companies to secure supplies of natural resources for the benefit of the country's economic development.
Rare earth elements are of critical importance to Japanese industrial interests and JOGMEC has extensive experience with all aspects of the sector. JOGMEC provided Lynas with USD
Namibia Critical Metals owns a
To date, JOGMEC and TTC have satisfied the funding requirements to earn a
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information, please contact:
| Namibia Critical Metals Inc. Darrin Campbell, President Tel: +01 (902) 835-8760 Email: Info@NamibiaCMI.com Web site: www.NamibiaCriticalMetals.com | Renmark Financial Communications Inc. Preston Conable: pconable@renmarkfinancial.com Tel.: (416) 644-2020 or (212) 812-7680 www.renmarkfinancial.com |
This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. The Forward-Looking Statements in this news release relate to, among other things; the estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the realization of such mineral estimates; the statements and other results of the PFS discussed in this news release, including, without limitation, project economics, financial and operational parameters such as expected throughput, production, processing methods, cash costs, operating costs, other costs, capital expenditures, cash flow, NPV, IRR, payback period, life of mine and REE price forecasts These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management and the QP's at the date the information is provided, and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change, unless required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/318648
FAQ
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What remains before Namibia Critical Metals completes the Lofdal joint venture transaction?
Definitive shareholder arrangements and shareholder and applicable regulatory consents remain outstanding. The arrangements are required to implement the new ownership structure and issue a 50% interest to TJNREC. Namibia Critical Metals expects the consent process to continue for up to another 30 days.
Have Namibia Critical Metals' partners met the funding requirement for a 50% Lofdal interest?
JOGMEC and Toyota Tsusho have met the C$23 million expenditure requirement to earn a 50% interest. Completion of the shareholder arrangements required to issue that interest to TJNREC remains pending.
How can Namibia Critical Metals protect or maintain its Lofdal ownership interest?
NCMI can protect its interest against dilution below 21% by paying JOGMEC $5 million. It may also elect to participate up to a maximum of 44% or 45%, as applicable, by funding proportionately after a Final Investment Decision. The Historically Disadvantaged Namibian shareholder's 5% carried working interest cannot be diluted below that level under the mining license.
What happens if Namibia Critical Metals defaults on its Lofdal funding commitments?
A funding default subjects NCMI to an accelerated dilution penalty. If its interest falls below 10% under that scenario, the interest converts to a 1% net smelter royalty, a royalty based on mineral sales proceeds.