Spartan Metals Corp Retains Strategic Government Relations Firm to Advance Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities

Executive Summary

• Spartan Metals Corp. has engaged Strategic Marketing Innovations, Inc. (“SMI”) for a 12-month term to secure U.S. federal program support and funding for its Victorio and Eagle tungsten projects.
• The engagement leverages SMI’s expertise in federal policy, appropriations, and government relations to access critical minerals initiatives led by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
• SMI brings a roster of 50 senior advisors, primarily former high-level government officials and scientists, with a proven track record of securing contract awards and funding in advanced materials and national security sectors.

Key Details

• Engagement of Strategic Marketing Innovations, Inc. (“SMI”) for a 12-month period.
• Primary objective: Position Spartan for U.S. federal program support and funding for the Victorio Tungsten-Molybdenum Project (New Mexico) and Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium Project (Nevada).
• SMI’s expertise focuses on federal policy, appropriations, marketing, and engagement with agencies including the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
• SMI maintains a roster of 50 Senior Advisors, primarily former high-level government officials and scientists, with access across multiple federal departments and agencies.
• SMI’s track record includes securing contract awards and generating significant funding for projects across advanced materials, additive manufacturing, semiconductor technology, and hypersonics, with notable wins in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
• Spartan’s portfolio includes an option to earn 100% of the Victorio Project (hosts the largest tungsten resource in the U.S., also contains significant beryllium and fluorspar) and 100% ownership of the Eagle Project (highest-grade historic tungsten resource in the USA, includes high-grade silver, rubidium, antimony, bismuth, indium, and other precious/base metals).

Notable Quotes

• Brett Marsh, President and CEO: "The addition of SMI to the Spartan Metals team represents an important step in our effort to advance opportunities within the U.S. critical minerals ecosystem. SMI has a proven track record of supporting companies seeking engagement with federal agencies and accessing programs designed to accelerate the development of domestic supply chains for strategically important materials."
• Brett Marsh, President and CEO: "With growing government support for critical minerals, including tungsten, through initiatives led by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, SMI's expertise will assist Spartan in evaluating potential government programs, funding mechanisms, and strategic initiatives. We are excited to leverage their experience as we continue positioning Spartan as a potential contributor to North America's secure tungsten supply."