Driving Innovation
in Critical Metals

Our Story

CEM was incorporated in 2021 to focus on the exploration of lands in East-Central Saskatchewan. Following the discovery in 2022  at the Thor Project, CEM has moved quickly to delineate the resource, initiate metallurgical testing, and advance commercial development.

Vision

To swiftly execute, derisk all parameters and surface value on an accelerated basis.

Mission

To establish the Thor Project as one of the leading critical metals developments in the world.

Deliberate, accelerated approach

2021

Discovery. Active drilling and field program.

2023

Maiden NI 43-101 Technical Resource Report.1 Initiated Bench Scale Pilot.

2025

Incorporation.

2022

Engagements of independent resource consultants and metallurgical engineers.

2024

Updated NI 43-101 Technical Resource Report.2  Initiated Continuous Flow Pilot.
Established Tisdale CEM Research & Technology Facility.

2021

Discovery: Active drilling and field program.

2022

Discovery. Active drilling and field program.

2023

Engagements of independent resource consultants and metallurgical engineers.

2024

Maiden NI 43-101 Technical Resource Report. Initiated Bench Scale Pilot.1

2025

Updated NI 43-101 Technical Resource Report.2  Initiated Continuous Flow Pilot.
Established Tisdale CEM Research & Technology Facility.

1. Technical Report, Thor Project, Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada; Stantec, March 20, 2024.
2. Technical Report, Thor Project, Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada; Stantec, January 15, 2025.

Meet our Experienced Executive and Board Team

Christopher Hopkins

Director, CEO & President

Explorationist and environmental professional, focused on mega-project E&Ds.

Gary Billingsley

P.Geo, P.Eng, CPA (ret), Director and Chief Operating Officer

A seasoned mining executive who is a proven resource finder and developer.

Karim Hirji

CPA, CA - Director, CFO

An exceptional resource industry financial executive.

W. Scott Thompson

Director

A 45-year veteran of the oil business and an entrepreneur with a lifetime of exposure to Minerals and Royalties.

Christopher Tibbs

Director

An accomplished corporate finance advisor with a broad and successful international banking career spanning diverse industries and international settings.

Kevin Doherty

Director

A distinguished Saskatchewan political leader with over 30 years of executive experience across private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Our Management Team

Mike de Carle

Director of Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

Extensive background in equity and debt financings and M&A, with a strong focus on energy and natural resources.

David Dukes

P.Geo - Resource Exploitation Manager

Highly experienced geologist with a background in energy transition, oil and gas and geothermal.

Morris Kimball

Operations Manager

Demonstrated leadership in large-scale field operations and logistics for energy, mining and construction projects throughout Western Canada and the North.

Scotty Thompson

Investor Relations

Strong background in acquiring and managing mineral and royalty interests and experience in investor relations, fostering strong relationships.

Discover the Thor Project

CEM has discovered and is poised to deliver a large resource of critical metals, including aluminum, scandium and vanadium.