Axtmann Holding GmbH, a German-based Single Family Office is pleased to announce that is has increased its stake in Critical Metals plc (the "Company"), developer and operator of the Molulu Copper/Cobalt Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") to 19,983,333 ordinary shares, respreseting approximately 19.64% of the fully diluted issued share capital of the Company.

By increasing its stake, Axtmann Holding strenghtens its position as the Company's second largest shareholder and together with the Company's majority-shareholder, Berlin-based NIU Invest SE, looks forward to further developing its strategic investments in the mining sector in close cooperation with the Company and its other shareholders.

Axtmann Holding is a family-owned, leading European investment company with interest in aviation, real estate, private companies and start-ups.

"Axtmann Holding’s increased investment demonstrates its continued confidence in Critical Metals and our strategy. We welcome the strong support of one of our largest shareholders as we continue to advance the Molulu Copper/Cobalt Project." – Danilo Lange, CEO Critical Metals Plc.

„Our strategic investment will further help the Company realize the full long-term potential of its superb mining assets“. – Siegfried Axtmann, CEO and Founder of Axtmann Holding.


Contact:
Dr. Siegfried Axtmann, Managing Director
Telephone number: +49 (30) 240007 0
s.axtmann@axtmann-holding.com