“Our national security, foreign policy and economy requires a consistent supply of these critical minerals.”
— President Donald J. Trump
First mover advantage
Strategically leveraging an emerging cobalt jurisdiction.
Advanced techniques
Using innovative methodologies and local knowledge.
Experienced team
Led by industry veterans with decades of experience in mineral exploration and development.
Mining-ready infrastructure
Proximity to the Bou Azzer Mine offers significant advantages for development in surrounding regions.
District size potential
A geographically favourable area rich in mineral resources, crucial for the high-tech industries shaping our future.
Projects
17 Catalyst claims: 11,110 hectares
The Neoproterozoic Bou Azzer district in the Central Anti-Atlas Mountains of southern Morocco, currently hosts the only mine in the world where Co is produced as a primary commodity directly from Co- and As-bearing arsenide minerals.
Geology of the area: The district has a mean annual production of 150,000 t of ore at an average grade of ~1 % Co, 1 % Ni, 3–42 g/t Ag, and 3–4 g/t Au.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Major orebodies are developed either within serpentinite or more importantly along the contact between serpentinite and quartz-diorite rocks.
Current permits: The three properties, Khouzama, Inki, and Tifaddine, comprise seven research permits under Morocco’s mining law and were acquired to cover potential occurrences of cobalt and related minerals.
Proximity to the Bou Azzer mine
Catalyst claims sit in close proximity to the famous Bou Azzer mine - one of the only mines in the world producing cobalt as a primary source.
Close proximity: Most of Morocco's cobalt is sourced in the southern province of Ouarzazate.
Signed agreements: Managem, the owner of Bou Azzer mine, has recently locked in contracts to supply both BMW and Renault with cobalt.
Exploration plan: All tenure held will be explored using traditional methodologies including detailed geological mapping, soil and rock sampling, ground geophysics and follow-up drilling for discovery and resource calculation.
Local expertise and knowledge: Catalyst hires local people for any and all work that needs to be done on the claims, gaining social license for our project. The team will grow as exploration and development progresses.
Catalyst has secured a first-mover advantage in Morocco through the implementation of several key strategic initiatives.
Mining industry in Morocco
Morocco hosts multiple multi-national mining companies, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP. It's strategic position strengthens its role as a regional trade hub in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
Phosphate
Morocco is the largest phosphate exporter with 75% of the world’s phosphate reserves.
Gold + Silver
Aya Gold & Silver recorded 1.6M ounces of silver production from it's Zgounder mine, 260 km east of Agadir.
Copper
Altus Strategies reached key milestones in the development of it's Agdz silver-copper project.
Tin
Kasbah Resources is developing the Achmmach Tin Project and the Bou El Jaj Tin Project.
Our Team
CEO, Director
Tyler Burpee
Capital markets professional with over 25 yrs in fundraising
Involved in raising over $2B for structured product firms
Raised funds for Discovery Silver, Solvista, Calvista etc
COO, Development Manager
John Dupuis
40+ yrs of mineral exploration and development
Methods led to the discovery of several world class mines
Hands on approach at every level of mining
Geologist, Country Manager
Noureddine Sabraoui
Experienced field geologist and mine manager
Unrivalled knowledge of Morocco's geology
Identifying all exploration and mining opportunities
Our mission is to meet the global demand for critical metals through sustainable and responsible practices.
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