Critical One Announces Expiration of Star Minerals Option for Cobra Uranium Project
Critical One Announces Expiration of Star Minerals Option for Cobra Uranium
Project
TORONTO, ON – March 11, 2025 – Critical One Energy Inc. (formerly Madison Metals Inc.)
(“Critical One” or the “Company”) (CSE: CRTL) (OTCQB: MMTLF) (FSE: 4EF0) is announcing
the expiration of its previously announced deal with Star Minerals Limited (“Star Minerals”) (ASX:
SMS) to earn into Exclusive Prospecting Licence 8531 (the “Cobra Uranium Project”) at Madison
North near the world-renowned Rossing Uranium Mine in the Erongo Uranium Province, Namibia.
Under the terms of the agreement announced on September 19, 2024 , Star Minerals had the
opportunity to earn up to a 51% interest in the Cobra Uranium Project through staged cash
payments, the issuance of common shares to the Company , and expenditures on the Cobra
Uranium Project. In December 2024, Star Minerals requested an extension of the closing to early
March 2025. Star Minerals did not meet its commitment and therefore did not earn any interest in
the Cobra Uranium Project.
As a result, Critical One continues to hold an 85% interest in the Cobra Uranium Project and
received a US$40,000 non -refundable deposit, a US$75,000 payment and 5.3 million common
shares of Star Minerals.
About Critical One
Critical One Energy Inc. (formerly Madison Metals Inc.) is a forward-focused critical minerals and
upstream energy company, powering the future of clean energy and advanced technologies.
Backed by seasoned management expertise and prime resource assets, Critical One is
strategically positioned to meet the rising global demand for critical minerals and metals. Its mine
exploration portfolio is led by antimony in Canada and uranium in Namibia, Africa. By leveraging
its technical, managerial, and financial expertise, the Company upgrades and creates high-value
projects while joint-venturing non-core assets to generate cash flow, driving growth and delivering
value for its shareholders.
Additional information about Critical One Energy Inc. can be found at madisonmetals.ca and on
the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at sedarplus.ca.
For further information, please contact:
Duane Parnham
Executive Chairman & CEO
Critical One Energy Inc.
+1 (416) 489-0092
Media inquiries:
Adam Bello
Manager, Media & Analyst Relations
Primoris Group Inc.
+1 (416) 489-0092
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accuracy of this release.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains “forward -looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such
forward-looking statements concern the Company’s strategic plans, and completion of the proposed transaction described herein.
Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. The actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of certain risk factors.
Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements
are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparati on,
may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward -looking statements,
which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-
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as otherwise required by applicable law.