About CEM
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.
Key Milestones
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.
Executive Team with a proven business plan
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.
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.
CEM has discovered and is poised to deliver a large resource of critical metals, including aluminum, scandium and vanadium.