Critical Metals(US:CRML) Globenewswire·2025-11-25 21:05Core Viewpoint - The Federal Administrative Court of Austria has overturned a previous decision by the Carinthian state government regarding the environmental impact assessment (EIA) requirement for the Koralpe Lithium Mining project, indicating that the project must be reassessed without the 10-hectare threshold due to incompatibility with EU law [1][5]. Group 1: Legal and Regulatory Developments - The Federal Administrative Court accepted the argument that the Koralpe Lithium Mining project does not exceed the 10-hectare threshold for EIA under Austrian law, but mandated a case-by-case review for potential significant environmental impacts [2][3]. - The court has granted leave to appeal its decision to the Administrative Court of Justice, highlighting the lack of existing case law on the compatibility of Austrian regulations with European requirements [4]. Group 2: Company Overview and Strategic Position - Critical Metals Corp. is a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals, essential for electrification and next-generation technologies in Europe [6][8]. - The company's flagship project, Tanbreez, is one of the largest rare earth deposits globally, located in Southern Greenland, with year-round shipping access [6]. - The Wolfsberg Lithium Project, located in Carinthia, Austria, is the first fully permitted lithium mine in Europe, strategically positioned to become a major producer of lithium products for the European market [7].