8-K
LIBERTY STAR URANIUM & METALS CORP. (LBSR)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
DC 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION
13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 17, 2025
LibertyStar Uranium & Metals Corp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 000-50071 | 90-0175540 |
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| (Commission | (IRS<br> Employer |
| File<br> Number) | Identification<br> No.) |
| 2 East Congress St. Ste 900, Tucson, AZ | 85701 |
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| (Address<br> of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip<br> Code) |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (520) 425-1433
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Securitiesregistered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title<br> of each class | Trading<br> Symbol(s) | Name<br> of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common | LBSR | OTCQB |
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Item5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements ofCertain Officers.
On December 22, 2025, Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp., “Liberty Star” or the “Company”, OTCQB Markets: LBSR) announced the appointment of Matt Westbrook to its Board of Directors. Mr. Westbrook brings extensive experience in critical minerals development, national security–focused investment, and strategic engagement with U.S. Government partners. His background includes deep relationships across the Defense and Intelligence Communities which aligns directly with Liberty Star’s increased engagement with federal agencies regarding domestic critical mineral supply chains.
Mr. Westbrook will play a key role in supporting Liberty Star’s initiatives across its Hay Mountain Holdings, Earp Ridge, Red Rock Canyon targets, and American Strategic Minerals, a newly defined entity which can create partnership opportunities in critical minerals—areas with significant potential for copper, gold, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals essential to U.S. technology and defense infrastructure.
The Company also announced that Saleem Elmasri, who has served on Liberty Star’s Board of Directors since 2023, has chosen to step down from his role December 19, 2025, although not the result of any disagreement on matters related to company operations, policies or practices. Mr. Elmasri will continue to support the Company as an advisor during the transition period, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Saleem for his service and contributions to Liberty Star,” said Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of Liberty Star Minerals. “His counsel and support have been instrumental during a pivotal stage of our development. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Matt Westbrook to the Board. His leadership in critical minerals and his strategic relationships will be invaluable as we work to advance our mineral exploration projects and support the United States’ growing demand for secure domestic resources.”
Mr. Westbrook added, “Establishing a US-based source of precious metals and critical minerals is vital to bolstering US economic resilience and the defense industrial base, which is exactly what Liberty Star is positioned to do.”
FamilyRelationships
No family relationships exist between any of our directors or executive officers.
CertainRelated Transactions and Relationships
We have not been party to any transaction with Mr. Matt Westbrook since the beginning of our last fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction with Mr. Westbrook in which we were or will be a participant and where the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which Mr. Westbrook had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
Item8.01 Other Events
On December 17, 2025, Liberty Star established American Strategic Minerals LLC, a newly defined Arizona entity 100% owned by Liberty Star which can create partnership opportunities in critical minerals— areas with significant potential for rare earth elements, copper, gold, and other critical minerals essential to U.S. technology and defense infrastructure.
Item9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 3.73 | Liberty Star Minerals Announces Appointment of Matt Westbrook to the Board of Directors |
| 104 | Cover<br> Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| LIBERTY STAR URANIUM & METALS CORP. | ||
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| Dated: | December 22, 2025 | /s/ Patricia Madaris |
| Patricia<br> Madaris, VP Finance & CFO |
Exhibit 3.73
LibertyStar Minerals Announces Appointment of Matt Westbrook to the Board of Directors
TUCSON,AZ — December 22, 2025 — Liberty Star Minerals (OTCQB: LBSR) (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Matt Westbrook to its Board of Directors. Mr. Westbrook brings extensive experience in critical minerals development, national security–focused investment, and strategic engagement with U.S. Government partners. His background includes deep relationships across the Defense and Intelligence Communities which aligns directly with Liberty Star’s increased engagement with federal agencies regarding domestic critical mineral supply chains. The Company also announced that Saleem Elmasri, who has served on Liberty Star’s Board of Directors since 2023, has chosen to step down from his role. Mr. Elmasri will continue to support the Company as an advisor during the transition period, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Saleem for his service and contributions to Liberty Star,” said Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of Liberty Star Minerals. “His counsel and support have been instrumental during a pivotal stage of our development. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Matt Westbrook to the Board. His leadership in critical minerals and his strategic relationships will be invaluable as we work to advance our mineral exploration projects and support the United States’ growing demand for secure domestic resources.”
Mr. Westbrook added, “Establishing a US-based source of precious metals and critical minerals is vital to bolstering US economic resilience and the defense industrial base, which is exactly what Liberty Star is positioned to do.”
Mr. Westbrook will play a key role in supporting Liberty Star’s initiatives across its Hay Mountain Holdings, Earp Ridge, Red Rock Canyon targets, and American Strategic Minerals, a newly defined entity which can create partnership opportunities in critical minerals—areas with significant potential for copper, gold, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals essential to U.S. technology and defense infrastructure.
AboutLiberty Star Minerals
Liberty Star Minerals is a U.S. exploration company focused on strategic and commercially important critical minerals. The Company’s Hay Mountain Holdings LLC, which includes the Red Rock Canyon Gold Project, Earp Ridge Copper Project and American Strategic Minerals is located in southeast Arizona within a regionally significant porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum system. Liberty Star is actively pursuing joint venture partnerships to advance both projects and is committed to establishing U.S. mineral independence through domestic exploration and development.
Forward-LookingStatements
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and factors beyond the Company’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements may include projections, expectations, plans, and assumptions regarding exploration results, mineral resources, and future operations. For a detailed discussion of risk factors, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. Regulation S-K 1300 Compliance: Liberty Star is classified as an “Exploration Stage Issuer” under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K. The Company currently has no mineral resources, or mineral reserves to report under this regulation. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of the Company’s mineralized properties will be converted into measured or proven reserves.
Contact: Liberty Star Minerals Tucson, Arizona www.libertystaruranium.com
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Liberty Star Minerals
Tracy Myers, Investor Relations
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