- NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES -Vancouver, BC, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North America Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: IOR) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“North American Niobium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce, further to its news release of December 4, 2025, that the Company has closed the previously announced non-brokered private placement of flow-through common shares in the capital of the Company (each, an “FT Share”) by the issua ...

Core Points - The company is changing its name from First American Uranium Inc. to North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. effective November 20, 2025 [1] - The common shares began trading under the new stock symbol "NIOB" on November 5, 2025 [2] - The CEO stated that the acquisition of a strategic niobium and critical minerals land package in Quebec marks a significant evolution for the company, transitioning from a uranium-focused explorer to a leader in the critical minerals sector [3] - Niobium and related metals are highlighted as essential for the clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing [3] - The company is committed to responsible exploration and building a secure domestic supply of critical minerals for North America [3] Company Overview - First American Uranium Inc. is focused on the acquisition and development of precious, base, and critical mineral assets [4] - The company's portfolio includes the Silver Lake property in British Columbia and a newly acquired land package in Quebec, which adds exposure to rare earth elements, niobium, and nickel-copper occurrences [4] - The Quebec properties are strategically important for energy and defense applications [4]