Critical Metals Corp.'s Tanbreez Valued at $3 Billion With IRR of 180% and Significant Additional Upside Potential

Core Viewpoint - Critical Metals Corp has released an independent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Tanbreez Project, highlighting its potential as one of the largest rare earth deposits globally, with a mineralized kakortokite unit of 4.7 billion metric tons [1][2]. Economic Assessment - The PEA indicates a Net Present Value (NPV) of approximately US$3 billion, with a range of US$2.8 billion to US$3.6 billion at discount rates of 15% and 12.5% respectively, before tax [2]. - The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is estimated at around 180% based on an initial Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 44.97 million metric tons of rare earth materials, which constitutes about 1% of the total host rock [2]. Development Strategy - The PEA confirms the economic viability of the Tanbreez Project and accelerates its development strategy, positioning it as a critical component of the Western supply chain for rare earths [4]. - The company plans to conduct additional drilling campaigns to unlock further resource potential and increase the project's NPV [4]. Investment and Ownership - Critical Metals Corp currently holds a 42% equity interest in the Tanbreez Project and plans to invest US$10 million in exploration by the end of 2025 [5]. - Upon completion of this investment, the company will have the option to acquire an additional 50.5% equity interest, raising its total ownership to 92.5% [5]. Project Highlights - The Tanbreez Project is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 85,000 tons per annum (tpa) of Rare Earth Oxides (REO), scalable to about 425,000 tpa [7]. - The project is fully permitted with a mining license granted through to 2050, featuring low radioactivity and minimal environmental impact [7]. - Its strategic location provides deep-water fjord access and proximity to existing infrastructure, enhancing logistical advantages [7]. Strategic Positioning - Critical Metals Corp aims to be a long-term supplier to the US and EU critical mineral and defense sectors, leveraging its robust resource base of 45 million metric tons at 0.40% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) with 27% Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREE) [7][8]. - The company is also developing the Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria, which is the first fully permitted lithium mine in Europe, further strengthening its strategic asset portfolio [9].