Namibia Critical Metals Appoints Niels Verbaan to Lead Lofdal Project Development

Key Facts

1Namibia Critical Metals appointed Niels Verbaan as vice president, metallurgy.

2Verbaan has over 25 years of experience and joins from SGS Lakefield, a world leader in metallurgical testing.

3The appointment aims to advance the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project toward a definitive feasibility study.

Namibia Critical Metals has announced the appointment of Niels Verbaan as the new Vice President of Metallurgy. Verbaan brings over 25 years of extensive experience in hydrometallurgy, joining the company from the world-renowned SGS Lakefield. This strategic hire is intended to accelerate the development of the flagship Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project located in Namibia. The primary focus of his role will be overseeing the transition of the project from the exploration phase into a definitive feasibility study (DFS). By leveraging high-level technical expertise, the company aims to enhance the execution and operational viability of its mining assets. This move reflects the junior miner's commitment to advancing its critical minerals portfolio toward future production.