Critical Metals Corp Announces the Appointment of Michael C Ryan to Board of Directors
Seasoned U.S. Department of Defence executive brings more than 40 years of military and public sector experience as the Company advances strategic rare earth asset
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading mining development company focused on critical metals and minerals and producing strategic products essential to electrification and next generation technologies for Europe and its western world partners, today announced that Michael C. Ryan has been appointed to serve as an independent director on the Company’s Board, effective March 1, 2025. Mr. Ryan will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee and with his appointment, Critical Metals Corp’s Board is comprised of five directors.
Mr. Ryan brings a unique blend of experience to Critical Metals Corp, serving in the United States Air Force and more recently supporting the Secretary of Defense through his work as an Executive at the Department of Defense for the U.S. His appointment comes at an important time as the Company advances development of its Tanbreez Project in Greenland, one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits containing over 27% heavy rare earth elements crucial for defense applications.
Tony Sage, CEO and Chairman of Critical Metals Corp, said:
Michael is a proven defense leader at the U.S. government, with an impressive and distinguished military background, which makes him the ideal candidate to help oversee our corporate governance as we develop an asset that is expected to produce essential materials for defense applications,
“We look forward to leveraging Michael’s public sector know-how and familiarity with the military to help take Critical Metals Corp and our Tanbreez project to the next level.”
Mr. Ryan most recently served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy for the U.S. Department of Defense. In this role he supported the Secretary of Defense and oversaw policy issues related to the nations and international organizations of Europe (including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union). While performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, he additionally oversaw defense policy regarding Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.
Mr. Ryan, said:
Rare earth elements and other critical minerals are key for bolstering national security in the West, as they are the building blocks for next-generation defense applications that help us keep our borders safe,
“I am confident in Critical Metals Corp’s vision and the quality of its strategic critical minerals portfolio and look forward to working closely with the management team as they engage with key players throughout the defense industry’s ecosystem.”
Before his career working for the U.S. government, Mr. Ryan spent twenty-five years in the United States Air Force retiring at the rank of Colonel. He is a graduate of the French War College, served on Capitol Hill as a National Defense Fellow, and is a distinguished graduate of the National Intelligence University. Mr. Ryan graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in History and Soviet Studies and holds a Master’s Degree from Troy University in International Relations.
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