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RNS Number : 3718F  Guardian Metal Resources PLC  17 April 2025

17 April 2025

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Guardian Metal Resources plc

('Guardian Metal' or the 'Company')

Presidential Executive Order - Securing Critical Minerals

Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQX:GMTLF), a mineral exploration
company focused on tungsten exploration and development within Nevada, USA,
welcomes the recent Executive Order titled "Ensuring National Security and
Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals
and Derivative Products" (the "Executive Order") issued by President Donald J.
Trump on 15 April 2025.

This directive initiates a national security investigation under Section 232
of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, focusing on U.S. reliance on imported
processed critical minerals, including tungsten. The order highlights the
vulnerabilities in the current supply chain, particularly the dependence on
foreign sources, for minerals essential to defence, energy, and advanced
manufacturing sectors.

A link to the Executive Order is provided below:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/ensuring-national-security-and-economic-resilience-through-section-232-actions-on-processed-critical-minerals-and-derivative-products/
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/ensuring-national-security-and-economic-resilience-through-section-232-actions-on-processed-critical-minerals-and-derivative-products/)

 

Key Sections from the Executive Order potentially benefitting Guardian Metal:

·    National Security Investigation: Mandates the Secretary of Commerce
to assess the impact of imported processed critical minerals on national
security.

 

·    Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Acknowledges the risks associated with
foreign dependence for processed minerals vital to U.S. infrastructure and
defence.

 

·    Market Distortions: Addresses concerns over foreign market
manipulations that threaten the stability and resilience of U.S. industries.

 

·    Strategic Importance: Emphasises the necessity of secure domestic
sources for minerals such as tungsten to ensure economic prosperity and
defence readiness.

 

Guardian Metal's Nevada-based co-flagship tungsten projects are strategically
positioned to contribute to the objectives outlined in this and previously
announced Executive Orders. The Company aims to mitigate supply chain risks
and support national security initiatives by rapidly advancing its projects
aligned with the long-term strategic plan of developing a secure, domestic
supply chain of tungsten in the U.S. Tungsten is included in the "Critical
Minerals List" published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) owing
to its use in high-strength applications such as defence, aerospace, mining,
and high-performance industrial manufacturing.

Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal, commented:

"This Executive Order from President Trump marks a pivotal advancement in
fortifying the United States of America's critical and defence mineral supply
chains. The directive's emphasis on assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities
associated with imported processed minerals, including tungsten, underscores
the strategic imperative of domestic production.

"The invocation of Section 232 and the involvement of the Department of
Commerce represents a significant escalation in U.S. critical mineral policy.
As demonstrated during President Trump's first term-when Section 232 measures
were successfully implemented to support the domestic steel and aluminium
industries-we view this development as a strong signal of intent. We look
forward to the outcome of the review, with a particular interest in follow-on
policies to enhance the competitiveness of U.S.-based tungsten projects.

"Our Nevada-based tungsten projects are uniquely positioned to contribute
significantly to this national objective. We are committed to advancing our
operations to ensure a resilient and secure supply of tungsten, vital for
defence, aerospace, and high-performance industrial applications. This policy
direction not only validates our strategic initiatives but also reinforces our
dedication to supporting the United States' economic resilience and national
security."

 

Next Steps

Guardian Metal will actively engage with all  relevant government agencies to
align with the directives outlined in the Executive Order. We are committed to
leveraging this supportive policy framework to expedite the responsible
development of our Nevada-based projects.

Our team continues to advance technical studies and community engagement
initiatives, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of environmental
stewardship and social responsibility. These efforts position us well to
capitalise on this pivotal moment for domestic mining in the U.S.

 

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to expected or
anticipated future events and anticipated results that are forward-looking in
nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such
as general economic, market and business conditions, competition for qualified
staff, the regulatory process and actions, technical issues, new legislation,
uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans,
uncertainties resulting from working in a new political jurisdiction,
uncertainties regarding the results of exploration, uncertainties regarding
the timing and granting of prospecting rights, uncertainties regarding the
timing and granting of regulatory and other third party consents and
approvals, uncertainties regarding the Company's or any third party's ability
to execute and implement future plans, and the occurrence of unexpected
events.

Actual results achieved may vary from the information provided herein as a
result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other
factors.

For further information visit www.guardianmetalresources.com
(http://www.guardianmetalresources.com) or contact the following:

 Guardian Metal Resources plc  Tel: +44 (0) 20 7583 8304

 Oliver Friesen (CEO)
 Shard Capital Partners LLP    Tel: +44 (0) 20 7186 9000

 Lead Broker

 Damon Heath/Erik Woolgar

 

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