CRITICAL MINERALS AMERICAS INC.
Powering North America's advanced industries through sustainable, large-scale critical mineral development and midstream bioleaching in Alberta.
ABOUT
CRITICAL MINERALS AMERICAS INC.
CMAI is built on a foundation of rigorous historical science and deep community integration. We are capitalizing on more than $12 million of prior exploration, drilling, and metallurgical research conducted on the property between 2007 and 2014. Our midstream processing concepts are significantly de-risked by extensive historical bioleaching test work, which was successfully demonstrated by the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, and leading international agencies. Furthermore, CMAI is deeply committed to inclusive, responsible development; our primary geological consulting partner, APEX Geoscience, brings over 25 years of specific property experience and is 51% owned by the Fort McKay First Nation.
19.5B - 29.2B
Tonnes of mineralized black shale within the primary conceptual exploration targets across three zones.
50B
Tonnes of potential mineralized black shales across the expansive 222 square kilometer project area.
$4B
Net Present Value (USD) estimated in the 2014 PEA for the historical Buckton Deposit.
1.07B
Tonnes of total historical Inferred Resources calculated within the current SBH Project boundaries.
4666
Hectares comprising the 100%-owned SBH Project in the highly accessible Athabasca region of Alberta.
25
Recoverable elements identified, including 10 critical minerals and 15 highly strategic rare earth elements.
$8
Per tonne operational cost estimated in 2014, enabled by shallow, open-pit free-dig mining.
64
Years of projected mine life based on the historical 2014 Preliminary Economic Assessment.
Our mineral property spans an impressive 467 square kilometers located strategically 120 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Here, we explore and develop a variety of high-value metals, ensuring that our operations align with best practices in sustainability and community engagement.
OUR OPERATIONS
Building
GREEN
Mining Opportunity
Innovating with SUSTAINABILITY
Our company not only offers valuable critical metals but also enables environmentally beneficial processes. We are determined to present strong opportunities to demonstrate industrial symbiosis, where industries work collaboratively to share resources and reduce waste, helping advance a Circular Economy for Alberta.
Overview
Critical Minerals Americas Inc. (CMAI) is advancing the development of long-term domestic supplies of critical minerals and rare earth elements. Our mission is to fuel allied automotive, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors by offering a secure, domestic alternative to highly concentrated foreign supply chains. CMAI’s approach aligns upstream resource development with midstream processing to establish a sustainable, vertically integrated model for the energy transition.
The Asset
We hold a 100% interest in the 46,666-hectare SBH Project in Alberta, representing one of the largest known accumulations of recoverable critical minerals and rare earth elements in North America.
The Resources
The project features a massive conceptual exploration target of mineralized black shales, containing highly sought-after elements including lithium, scandium, nickel, and heavy rare earths.
The ESG Advantage
Our planned operations champion industrial symbiosis. The project's bioleaching processes offer unique environmental benefits, including the targeted consumption of industrial waste sulfur and CO2, alongside the potential generation of excess hydroelectricity.
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