Northcliff Resources
Post in 2025
Northcliff Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mineral development company based in Vancouver, primarily focused on the exploration and development of mineral projects. The company's principal asset is the Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum project, which spans 18,880 hectares in New Brunswick. Incorporated in 2010, Northcliff Resources aims to advance this significant project, leveraging its expertise in mineral property acquisition and development. The company was formerly known as Cabre Capital Corp. before rebranding in June 2011.
Canada Nickel Company
Grant in 2025
Canada Nickel Company is focused on the exploration and development of nickel sulfide assets, primarily targeting the electric vehicle, green energy, and stainless steel markets. The company is advancing its Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project, which is situated in the Timmins-Cochrane mining camp and represents its flagship asset. Canada Nickel is dedicated to achieving zero-carbon production of nickel, cobalt, and iron through its initiative with NetZero Metals Inc. The company has sought trademarks for NetZero Nickel, NetZero Cobalt, and NetZero Iron, underpinning its commitment to sustainable practices. By operating in stable jurisdictions with low political risk, Canada Nickel aims to provide investors with robust exposure to the growing demand for nickel and cobalt in environmentally friendly applications.
Fireweed Metals
Grant in 2024
Fireweed Metals is a Canadian mining exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and advancement of mineral assets, primarily in northern Canada. The company is centered around the Macmillan Pass Project, which contains significant zinc-lead-silver deposits at the Tom and Jason sites. In addition to the Macmillan Pass Project, Fireweed Metals also owns the Mactung Project and the Gayna River Zinc Project. The company is led by a veteran management team with a proven track record in exploration, development, financing, and operations. Fireweed Metals aims to create value for its shareholders by developing these projects into a leading base metals company.
Rock Tech Lithium
Grant in 2024
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to the lithium industry. The company holds a 100% interest in the Georgia Lake lithium project, which spans approximately 4,590 hectares in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario. This project features lithium-bearing spodumene in pegmatites located northeast of Thunder Bay. Rock Tech is also focused on developing high-quality battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate, planning to establish multiple manufacturing plants in Europe and North America, starting with a proposed facility in Guben, Germany. Additionally, the company has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the El Nogalito lithium project in Sonora, Mexico.
Generation Mining
Grant in 2024
Generation Mining Limited is a mineral development company based in Toronto, Canada, incorporated in 2018. The company specializes in exploring and developing base and precious metal deposits across Canada, with a particular focus on zinc, molybdenum, platinum group metals, copper, gold, tungsten, diamond, silver, lead, palladium, and other minerals. Its primary asset is the Marathon Palladium-Copper Project, located in north-western Ontario, which covers an area of 22,000 hectares. The company completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment for this project in early 2020 and plans to conduct further feasibility studies.
Genome Canada
Grant in 2024
Genome Canada is a not-for-profit organization established in 2000 and based in Ottawa, Ontario. Funded by the Government of Canada, it focuses on advancing genomic science and technology and facilitating its application across various sectors. The organization primarily invests in genomics-based biosciences technologies that impact health, agriculture and agri-food, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, as well as environmental and energy and mining industries. By promoting the translation of genomic research into practical applications, Genome Canada aims to foster innovation and drive economic growth in these critical areas.
Glencore Canada
Grant in 2024
Glencore Canada is a natural resources company that offers mining, processing, smelting and recycling operations and projects. It is a subsidary of Glencore.
Ucore Rare Metals
Grant in 2023
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the exploration and separation of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical metals, such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium. The company holds a 100% interest in the Bokan Mountain/Dotson Ridge property located on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Ucore is focused on developing its proprietary RapidSX process, which allows for low-cost separation and purification of these metals through an accelerated solvent extraction method. Additionally, Ucore is committed to responsible resource development, aligning its operations with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada, and also operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Innovation Metals Corp., which aids in commercializing its advanced separation technology for the mining and metals extraction industry.
KSM specializes in the production of potassium-based fertilizers, including potassium sulfate (SOP) and potassium magnesium sulfate (SOPM). Utilizing a patented process, they convert abundant mine tailings into these products, along with hydrochloric acid as a byproduct.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant in 2023
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador leads innovation, economic development, and diversification efforts in the province. It focuses on creating a competitive environment for private sector investment and business growth, supporting industries such as mining, energy, and technology, and providing tourism services.
West Nipissing Ouest
Grant in 2023
West Nipissing is a well-known agricultural area surrounded by opportunities in vital industries including as mining, healthcare, public service, retail trade, education, construction, forestry, and transportation.
E3 Lithium is a lithium resource and technology company based in Alberta, Canada, focused on developing technology for extracting lithium from Alberta brines. It is involved in the Clearwater project and exploration in the Leduc Reservoir, leveraging the mature oil and gas industry to accelerate development.
Geomega Resources
Grant in 2023
GéoMégA, which owns 100% of both the Montviel lanthanides/niobium project and the Anik gold exploration project, is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery and sustainable development of economic deposits in Québec. GéoMégA is committed to meeting Canadian mining industry standards and distinguishing itself with its innovative engineering, stakeholder’s engagement and its dedication to local transformation benefits.
E3 Lithium is a lithium resource and technology company based in Alberta, Canada, focused on developing technology for extracting lithium from Alberta brines. It is involved in the Clearwater project and exploration in the Leduc Reservoir, leveraging the mature oil and gas industry to accelerate development.
E2metrix Inc. is a Canadian technology company focused on the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative wastewater and recirculated water treatment systems. Founded in 2010 and based in Sherbrooke, Québec, the company utilizes its proprietary electrolysis technology platform, ECOTHOR, to tackle wastewater challenges across various industries, including municipal water treatment, food processing, dairy processing, mining, and more. E2metrix specializes in providing solutions for phosphorus removal, ammonia reduction, and the recovery of resources, enabling clients to effectively manage and treat a broad range of contaminants in their wastewater.
Propulsa Innovations
Grant in 2020
Founded in 2016 in Chicoutimi, Propulsa Innovations Inc. specializes in developing a self-cleaning air filtration system called Epura, aimed at controlling air pressure in operator cabins and combustion engines. This innovative, patented system is designed to provide fresh and healthy air while improving the performance of existing filtration technologies. By eliminating the need for regular filter replacements, Propulsa Innovations serves a diverse range of industries including mining, port facilities, foundry and casting, as well as home hemodialysis and demolition, ensuring clean and controlled air for both operators and machinery.
Evercloak
Seed Round in 2020
Evercloak is a Waterloo, Canada-based materials company that develops ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films for cleantech applications. It employs a low-cost manufacturing platform to produce continuous coatings and ultra-thin membranes, enabling energy-efficient technologies across oil and gas, nuclear, energy, mining and agriculture sectors. The company aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by cooling buildings without warming the planet, delivering solutions that improve indoor comfort and support sustainable building operations.
Jetti Resources
Grant in 2019
Founded in 2014, Jetti Resources specializes in hydrometallurgical technology for extracting metals from mineral ores. Its proprietary catalytic process is used to efficiently recover copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, making it a cost-effective and environmentally responsible solution.
EnviCore is a research and development company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Its technologies offer low-cost, environmentally friendly alternatives for treating mining tailings, aiming to minimize environmental impacts and enable more responsible resource developments.
Perron Hudon Bélanger
Debt Financing in 2018
Perron Hudon Belanger provides digital data services. Their services include cadastral surveying, environmental studies, erosion, forestry, high-risk flood zones, hydroelectric planning, land slides, land use analysis, power lines, quarries, and open-pit mining.
Granite D.R.C.
Debt Financing in 2013
Granite D.R.C. inc. is a Québec specialist in the extraction and processing of natural dimensional stone. The business has several quarries as well as processing plants in Rivière-à-Pierre and Stanstead. Granite DRC, which employs nearly 50 employees, intends to continue expanding in the Canadian and North American markets over the coming years.