Critical Metals Corp. Appoints Key Project Delivery Team to Fast Track Tanbreez Development
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to announce that it has appointed to the Group a highly experienced Project Management Team to fast-track the development of its flagship Tanbreez Project.
The Company’s CEO has appointed a world-class team of highly experienced and successful mining, processing, and logistics professionals who have delivered large-scale projects globally over several decades.
In the current environment, with extremely high demand for talent for developing rare earth assets to counter China’s stranglehold, the best in the industry want to work on Tanbreez and see it developed to its potential as the premier mining asset of our time.
Critical Metals Corp., Chairman Tony Sage commented:
“These recent appointments, together with the existing Tanbreez team led by Greg Barnes, which has more than 60 years of combined operational experience in Greenland, position the Company to progress the Tanbreez Project in a disciplined and efficient manner.”
Project Delivery Team
The newly appointed Project Delivery Team has, over recent months, been coordinating and interfacing with Danish engineering firm NIRAS, as well as key stakeholders and partners across Greenland, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Europe.
The Project Delivery Team has a demonstrated track record in the delivery of mining, processing and refining projects for Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators, with experience across project execution, logistics and operational readiness.
The Project Delivery Team is currently progressing final engineering and design activities for both short- and long-lead items. Subject to the receipt of relevant Greenland Government approvals, construction activities associated with the Tanbreez pilot plant facility are underway, with preparations ongoing for the engagement of Greenlandic construction contractors.
New Appointments Critical Metals Corp., Project Delivery Team
Mr. Mike Begley
Senior Project Manager
Mike brings over 40 years of experience across the full project lifecycle, spanning studies, design, and construction delivery in civil, infrastructure, and resources projects. He has held senior roles as company director, project and construction manager, and owner, consultant, and contractor representative. Mike has led brownfield and greenfield projects across diverse environments and delivery models and will oversee all project phases from initiation through to close out.
