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Critical Metals breaks ground on Tanbreez pilot plant in Greenland

The facility is being specifically engineered to withstand Arctic climate conditions and is scheduled for completion by May 2026

  • By ICN Bureau | January 11, 2026

Critical Metals Corp. has officially approved the construction of a multi-use storage and pilot-plant facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland. This infrastructure is a critical component of the Tanbreez rare earth and critical metals project. The project will be managed by 60° North Greenland under a full turnkey design-build contract.

The company announced the project will be executed via a comprehensive full turnkey contract, which includes all aspects from engineering, permitting, and logistics to construction and commissioning.

The facility is being specifically engineered to withstand Arctic climate conditions and is scheduled for completion by May 2026. Separately, Critical Metals confirmed the purchase of a local residential property to serve as its new regional office and operational base.

Tony Sage, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Metals Corp., commented:“Formally approving and initiation of construction in Greenland is a major step forward for CRML and the Tanbreez project. This turnkey contract provides us with a clear, structured pathway to deliver critical pilot-plant infrastructure in a challenging Arctic environment. Establishing a permanent office in Qaqortoq further demonstrates our commitment to operating locally, responsibly, and efficiently as we advance Tanbreez toward development. We see this facility as a cornerstone asset that underpins our technical work programs and long-term strategic objectives.”

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