Namibia Critical Metals forms Lofdal rare earths joint venture with JOGMEC, Toyota Tsusho

• Namibia Critical Metals’ Japan partners JOGMEC, Toyota Tsusho formed TJ Namibia Rare Earths to hold a 50% interest in Lofdal.
• Japan completed a C$ 23 million earn-in by funding the expanded DFS budget, triggering the 50% participating interest.
• JOGMEC committed up to C$ 47.67 million equity into the JV company; an initial investment closed July 23, 2026.
• Post earn-in spending shifts to non-dilutive, non-interest-bearing Pre-FID capital funding through a final investment decision.

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