LIBERTY STAR URANIUM & METALS CORP. 8-K

What Happened

• Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (OTCQB: LBSR) announced on December 22, 2025 the appointment of Matt Westbrook to its Board of Directors and disclosed that director Saleem Elmasri stepped down effective December 19, 2025.
• The company also established American Strategic Minerals LLC, a 100% Liberty Star–owned Arizona entity, on December 17, 2025 to pursue partnership opportunities in critical minerals (rare earth elements, copper, gold, etc.).
• The filing states Mr. Elmasri’s departure was not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies or practices; he will serve as an advisor during the transition.

Key Details

• Appointment date for Matt Westbrook: December 22, 2025.
• Director resignation date: Saleem Elmasri stepped down December 19, 2025.
• New entity: American Strategic Minerals LLC formed December 17, 2025 and is 100% owned by Liberty Star.
• Related-party note: No transactions with Mr. Westbrook since the start of the last fiscal year and no proposed transactions exceeding $120,000 in which he has a material interest; no family relationships among directors/executive officers.

Why It Matters

• The board change and new wholly owned subsidiary signal a strategic push into critical minerals and potential engagement with U.S. federal partners and defense/intelligence-related stakeholders.
• Mr. Westbrook’s background in critical minerals development and government relations may help advance Liberty Star’s projects (Hay Mountain Holdings, Earp Ridge, Red Rock Canyon) and position the company for partnerships or contracts related to domestic supply chains.
• For investors, these are governance and strategic developments rather than financial results; monitor future announcements for any partnerships, financing, or operational updates tied to American Strategic Minerals or federal engagement.