Canamera Comments on U.S. Proclamation to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains

Executive Summary

• Canamera Energy Metals Corp. welcomes the U.S. President’s Proclamation under Section 232, which aims to secure domestic and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals, including rare earth elements.
• The announcement underscores growing U.S. government focus on expanding processing capacity and could stimulate investment in North American rare‑earth projects such as Canamera’s Iron Hills (CO), Schryburt Lake (ON) and Garrow (ON).
• Management highlights recent U.S. Development Finance Corporation commitments to Brazilian rare‑earth projects, reinforcing the strategic relevance of Canamera’s portfolio across allied jurisdictions.

Key Details

• The Proclamation (Jan 14 2026) directs federal agencies to negotiate agreements that reduce U.S. import reliance on 12 critical minerals (100% net‑import) and 29 others (≥50% net‑import).
• It identifies processed critical minerals and derivative products as a national security concern, emphasizing rare‑earth permanent magnets for defense systems.
• Canamera’s CEO Brad Brodeur notes U.S. DFC investments of up to US$465 million in Brazil’s Serra Verde project and funding for Aclara Resources’ Carina project, validating the company’s focus on allied‑nation rare‑earth assets.
• Portfolio overview:
• Brazil: Options on Turvolândia and São Sepé projects.
• USA (Colorado): Iron Hills – 100% royalty‑free interest in a carbonatite‑alkaline system.
• Canada (Ontario): Schryburt Lake – option to earn up to 90% of a carbonatite‑hosted REE/niobium project; Garrow – option to acquire 100% interest.
• Scientific and technical information reviewed and approved by Warren Robb, P.Geo., VP Exploration (Qualified Person per NI 43‑101).

Notable Quotes

“The Administration's emphasis on building secure, allied‑nation supply chains for processed critical minerals underscores the strategic importance of exploring for and developing rare earth element projects in stable, mining‑friendly jurisdictions,” – Brad Brodeur, CEO, Canamera Energy Metals Corp.