Clean Air Metals Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of John Mason, D.Sc., P.Geo., as Director of the Company effective immediately.
John Mason is a professional geoscientist with 49 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining in Northern Ontario. Mr. Mason's work experience includes management positions with the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (NDMNRF) and Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, before starting John Mason and Associates. John Mason has worked with all mines and major exploration projects in Northwestern Ontario, specific to supply and service, workforce, energy, and transportation access needs. John has worked with many of the indigenous communities, MNO and municipalities to maximize economic development opportunities related to exploration and mining and balance environmental/ESG requirements.
Jim Gallagher, Chair of the Board of Directors commented: "John's community and government relationships will be invaluable as we advance the Thunder Bay North Project through permitting, financing and construction. We intend to fully access the various support and financial programs available from both the provincial and federal governments for critical mineral projects. John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Clean Air Metals and the Thunder Bay North project from its earliest inception and we look forward to working with him to build Ontario's next Critical Minerals Mine."
The Company also announces the grant of 500,000 incentive stock options to a director of the Company, subject to regulatory approval. The stock options are exercisable at a price of $0.05 for a period of 5 years from the date of issue, and subject to vesting provisions.
About Clean Air Metals
Clean Air Metals is a development and exploration company advancing its flagship, 100 per cent-owned Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals ("TBN") project, 40 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The TBN project, accessible by road and next to established infrastructure, hosts two (2) deposits - the Current and Escape deposits, only 2.5 km apart. Together, the deposits host a 13.8 Mt indicated mineral resource containing 2.4M Pt eq. oz (Technical Report on the Thunder Bay North Project, Ontario Canada, NI43-101, SLR Consulting Canada Ltd, June 19, 2023) with significant potential for expansion down-plunge.
One of the rare primary platinum resources outside of South Africa, the TBN project is in a stable and mining-friendly jurisdiction and benefits from longstanding relationships with local First Nations. With its proven technical team, Clean Air Metals is committed to growing the resources at the TBN project and creating long-term value for shareholders.
Social Engagement
Clean Air Metals Inc. acknowledges that the Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals Project is located within the area encompassed by the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850 and includes the territories of the Fort William First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band, Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishinabek and Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek. Clean Air Metals also acknowledges the contributions of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 2 and the Red Sky Métis Independent Nation to the rich history of our area.
The Company appreciates the opportunity to work in these territories and remains committed to the recognition and respect of those who have lived, travelled, and gathered on the lands since time immemorial. Clean Air Metals is committed to stewarding Indigenous heritage and remains committed to building, fostering and encouraging a respectful relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples based upon principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation.
