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Namibia Critical Metals Hires Metallurgy VP to Drive Lofdal Rare Earths Project

Story Highlights
  • Namibia Critical Metals hired rare earth expert Niels Verbaan as VP Metallurgy to lead Lofdal’s process development.
  • The appointment strengthens Lofdal’s technical derisking and supports its push toward development as a key heavy rare earth supplier.
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An announcement from Namibia Critical Metals Inc ( (TSE:NMI) ) is now available.

Namibia Critical Metals has appointed veteran hydrometallurgical specialist Niels Verbaan as Vice President, Metallurgy to lead process development at its Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia. Verbaan, who brings more than 25 years of global rare earth and critical minerals experience from roles including Senior Director at SGS Lakefield, will oversee metallurgical test work, flowsheet design, pilot programs and process optimization, aimed at maximizing recovery of dysprosium and terbium and delivering a robust, financeable definitive feasibility study.

The company views the hire as a pivotal step in de-risking Lofdal’s technical profile and accelerating its progression toward development alongside Japanese partners JOGMEC and Toyota Tsusho. By strengthening in-house metallurgical capability, Namibia Critical Metals aims to position Lofdal as a reliable future supplier of heavy rare earths into global magnet supply chains amid rising demand and geopolitical concerns over secure sourcing.

Spark’s Take on NMI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NMI is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance (pre-revenue profile, persistent losses, and renewed cash burn in 2024–2025), partially offset by a conservatively financed balance sheet with minimal debt. Technicals are moderately supportive with price above longer-term moving averages, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend support.

To see Spark’s full report on NMI stock, click here.

More about Namibia Critical Metals Inc

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. is a Canadian-listed mineral development company focused on the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia, a Tier-1 deposit rich in dysprosium and terbium used in permanent magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics. Operating in a stable mining jurisdiction, Lofdal is fully permitted under a 25-year mining license and advanced through a joint venture with Japan’s JOGMEC, with Toyota Tsusho set to participate in the project’s ownership.

Average Trading Volume: 105,980

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$68.61M

Learn more about NMI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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