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CRITICAL METALS CORPORATION (NASDAQ: CRML) is a mining company focused on the extraction and processing of critical metals and minerals essential to electrification and next-generation technologies. The company’s flagship asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Carinthia, Austria, which aims to supply lithium for battery production in Europe and its strategic partners.
Corporate Structure
CRITICAL METALS CORPORATION is domiciled outside the United States and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker CRML. European Lithium Limited is the largest shareholder, holding 59,916,641 ordinary shares (53.2% of the outstanding class) as of the Schedule 13D/A filed on October 8, 2025. The company’s leadership team includes professionals with backgrounds in geology, mining engineering, and supply-chain logistics; however, exact headcount figures are not publicly disclosed.
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Developments and News
On October 6, 2025, CRITICAL METALS filed Form 6-K disclosing a PIPE financing arrangement in which an institutional investor agreed to purchase 5,000,000 ordinary shares and a warrant for 10,000,000 shares at $7.00 per share, generating $35 million in gross proceeds. Part of these funds will terminate a prior BTC Agreement.
Two days later, on October 8, 2025, the company amended its Schedule 13D to report that European Lithium Limited sold 3,000,000 shares for $21 million under a Securities Purchase Agreement—transactions that increased the company’s capital resources.
Financial and Strategic Analysis
As of October 14, 2025, CRML shares closed at $30.50, up 31.01% on a volume of 3,717,633. Below is a summary of key metrics:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closing Price (2025-10-14) | $30.50 |
| Daily Change | +31.01% |
| 52-Week Range | $1.23 – $19.25 |
| Market Capitalization (intraday) | $1.601 billion |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.20 |
| EPS (TTM) | -0.56 |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -25.68% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -128.30% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $560,620 |
| Total Cash (mrq) | $7.3 million |
| Total Debt/Equity (mrq) | 6.40% |
Negative earnings per share and returns reflect ongoing project development costs. The capital raised through the PIPE financing and share sale will support project advancement, debt management, and potential strategic partnerships.
Market Position and Industry Context
The global push for electrification has placed lithium and other critical metals at the center of supply-chain diversification efforts. CRITICAL METALS CORPORATION competes with peers such as U.S. Critical Metals and Quantum Critical Metals, which target a broader range of minerals including gallium, rubidium, and rare earth elements. With the Wolfsberg Lithium Project as a cornerstone, CRML positions itself to meet European demand and reduce reliance on non-Western suppliers. The recent share-price increase follows a 52-week low of $1.23 on April 4, 2025, indicating renewed investor interest in lithium development.
tl;dr
On October 6, 2025, CRITICAL METALS closed a $35 million PIPE financing; on October 8, 2025, its largest shareholder sold 3 million shares for $21 million. Shares increased 31.01% to $30.50 on October 14, 2025. The company retains a strong majority holder and plans to utilize new capital to advance its Wolfsberg Lithium Project and restructure prior agreements. Future performance is contingent on project milestones and ongoing market demand for lithium.
