Critical Metals Secures German Anchor Investor as Congo Production Nears
26.06.2026 - 01:40:50 | boerse-global.de
A German institutional investor has lifted its stake in Critical Metals to 9.24 percent, signaling confidence in the London-listed copper and cobalt developer just weeks after the company appointed a permanent chief executive. Axtmann Holding GmbH now holds roughly 9.4 million shares, having first begun accumulating the stock in October 2025. The holding company’s position increased from 4.03 percent after crossing a disclosure threshold in March, making it the largest external shareholder on the register.
The vote of confidence comes as Critical Metals pushes ahead with its flagship Molulu project in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Katanga copper belt, roughly 100 kilometres from Lubumbashi. The company, which owns an indirect 70 percent interest through subsidiary Madini Occidental Limited, aims to restart production at the former mine with minimal capital outlay. A binding offtake agreement for the output is already in place, reducing offtake risk as the company transitions from explorer to producer.
Danilo Lange, who had served as interim chief since December 2025, was appointed permanent CEO on May 12, 2026. Lange brings more than 25 years of experience across mining, consumer goods and marketing, and has imposed strict cost discipline since taking the helm. His strategy focuses on acquiring near-production assets – a profile that fits Molulu’s comparatively low restart requirements.
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The company’s balance sheet offers some breathing room. Property, plant and equipment stand at £4.2 million, providing potential collateral for debt or joint-venture financing. Management has also narrowed the operating deficit, a reduction in cash burn that buys time before the next funding round. The financial year ends June 30, after which the operational focus on Molulu’s production targets will be put to the test.
At current prices, Critical Metals commands a market capitalisation of around £10.7 million, based on roughly 101.8 million shares outstanding. The stock’s bid-offer spread stood at 9.00 to 10.50 pence on the latest quote, with a 12-month trading range of 0.35 pence to 20.50 pence – an extraordinary swing typical of a micro-cap miner ahead of a catalyst. With the new CEO and a reinforced shareholder base, the next milestone will be whether Molulu delivers its first tonnes of copper and cobalt.
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