The signing ceremony, held at the Russell Senate Office Building, was officiated by Senator Ted Cruz on behalf of the U.S. Government, alongside USTDA Director Thomas Hardy and representatives of the Zambian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Senator Ted Cruz underscored the importance of U.S. engagement in Africa’s mining sector, stating: “Critical minerals are the foundation of the future economy. Focused on copper, cobalt, and nickel assets, TMI integrates sustainable mining, energy transition, and community equity into all projects. About Metalex CommoditiesMetalex Commodities, headquartered in Texas, is a diversified commodities and energy firm with a strategic focus on critical minerals. Through Lunda Resources, Metalex is co- developing Zambia’s Kazozo copper–cobalt project in partnership with Terra Metals Inc.**Media Contact:**Hailey FaseInvestor RelationsIR@terrametalsinc.comHFase@terrametalsinc.comA photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/eecd7355-ecf8-4fc8-afe0-a0d8ecf1db82GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9532648