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): March 12, 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<br> Stock | LBSR | OTCQB |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements ofCertain Officers.
Effective March 12, 2025, Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.(s’), has appointed Jay Crawford as Vice President of Field Operations of our company.
Mr. Crawford joined Liberty Star in 2006. He has been instrumental in all aspects of exploration for Liberty Star’s properties. Starting with the North Pipes Project, he managed claim staking and soil sampling programs, focusing on safety and efficiency. In 2011 Mr. Crawford was promoted to Field Manager and has taken the lead on acquiring and maintaining all State and Federal claims and permits. Jay Crawford is recognized by the foremost experts in the subject area as practicing the most diligent sample and data collection techniques in the industry necessary for preserving integrity of the geochemical data set. He carries out all the geochemical/biogeochemical sampling for Liberty Star and ensures that all field personnel receive appropriate instruction on the sampling methods and techniques. Jay has been invited by some of the largest and most notable copper producers in the world to teach and share his data collection techniques.
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. Jay Crawford since the beginning of our last fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction with Mr. Crawford in which we were or will be a participant and where the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which Mr. Crawford had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
Item8.01 Other Events
On March 12, 2025, Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp., “Liberty Star” or the “Company”, OTCQB Markets: LBSR announced via Global Wire News release the engagement of Mr. Steve Rivera, an experienced Geologist and Qualified Person under USSEC S-K 1300, to provide senior geological management duties for the Red Rock Canyon (RRC) and Hay Mountain Projects.
John Steve Rivera, Professional Geologist and Qualified Person (R4037616, SME) with recent experience working in exploration-stage gold properties in southeastern Arizona and in our specific area. He has experience with industry majors Freeport McMoran, BHP Billiton, and Anglo-American Exploration (USA) Inc. Mr. Rivera, has recent experience in managing geological data collection explicitly like that at RRC and Hay Mountain, managing deep drilling projects (>5,000ft), and exploration/development of ore deposits for Bankable Feasibility Studies. He also has experience developing exploration activities including airborne geophysical surveys (ZTEM), seismic reflection surveys, mapping, and geochemical sampling.
As Liberty Star continues to advance its high-potential exploration portfolio, the Company extends its gratitude to departing consulting Geologist Jim Bryce for his contributions and we wish him well for all his future endeavors.
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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| 3.54 | Liberty Star Expands Leadership and Strengthens Exploration Team to Advance Red Rock Canyon and the Hay Mountain Projects |
| 104 | Cover 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:<br> March 12, 2025 | /s/ Patricia Madaris |
| Patricia<br> Madaris, VP Finance & CFO |
Exhibit 3.54
LibertyStar Expands Leadership and Strengthens Exploration Team to Advance Red Rock Canyon and the Hay Mountain Projects
TUCSON, AZ–(Mar 12, 2025)–Liberty Star Minerals (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: LBSR) strengthened its leadership and technical team to accelerate the advancement of its flagship gold and copper exploration projects. The Company is pleased to announce the engagement of Mr. Steve Rivera, an experienced consulting geologist and Qualified Person under USSEC S-K 1300, to provide senior geological management duties for the Red Rock Canyon (RRC) and Hay Mountain Projects. These projects are situated in a highly prospective mineral belt known for significant porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum deposits extending from central Arizona into northern Mexico.
Mr. Rivera is a broadly experienced Professional Geologist and Qualified Person (R4037616, SME) with recent experience working on exploration-stage gold properties in southeastern Arizona. He has experience with industry majors Freeport McMoran, BHP Billiton, and Anglo-American Exploration (USA) Inc. Rivera, has recent experience in managing geological data collection similar to that at RRC and Hay Mountain, managing deep drilling projects (>5,000ft), and exploration/development of ore deposits for Bankable Feasibility Studies. He also has experience developing exploration activities including airborne geophysical surveys (ZTEM), seismic reflection surveys, mapping, and geochemical sampling.
Liberty Star is also pleased to announce the promotion of Jay Crawford to Vice President of Field Operations. A key figure in the Company since 2006, Mr. Crawford has been instrumental in driving Liberty Star’s exploration success. As Field Manager, a position he has held since 2011, Mr. Crawford oversaw the acquisition and maintenance of State and Federal claims and permits, ensuring operational compliance.
In his new role, Mr. Crawford will continue to contribute his expertise to the Red Rock Canyon Gold Project where his sampling efforts confirmed high-value gold mineralization.
As Liberty Star continues to advance its high-potential exploration portfolio, the Company extends its gratitude to departing Chief Geologist Jim Bryce for his contributions, including overseeing first-time diamond core drilling at Hay Mountain and contributing to the discovery of bonanza-grade gold at RRC. With an enhanced technical team and strong leadership, Liberty Star is well-positioned to accelerate exploration and unlock significant value for shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Liberty Star Minerals
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AboutLiberty Star: Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (LBSR: OTCQB), doing business as Liberty Star Minerals, is a mineral exploration company based in Arizona. The company focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing valuable mineral properties in Arizona, USA. Currently, Liberty Star controls two wholly owned properties situated in one of North America’s most mineral-rich regions, specifically in the historic Tombstone mining district. These properties are strategically located in areas known for copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other associated metals.
The company’s flagship project is the exploration-stage Hay Mountain Project. This project focuses on discovering porphyry copper, gold, molybdenum, and other commercially important minerals. Surface studies, along with the company’s 2024 diamond core drilling program, support the presence of a deep-seated copper porphyry system, with several analogs nearby that suggest high potential.
In addition, the Hay Mountain property hosts the Red Rock Canyon Gold Property, an increasingly promising site for near-surface gold mineralization. Ongoing geologic sampling has yielded high-grade gold samples, with some reaching as high as 107.5 grams per ton (g/t), highlighting the area’s exceptional potential.
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