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M&A / Property

Steadright appoints Branson as corporate adviser

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Executive Summary

  • Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. appointed Marc Branson as a Corporate Advisor to leverage his public company leadership and capital market experience.
  • The appointment supports the company's strategic growth, specifically regarding the TitanBeach titanium project in Morocco and potential overseas expansion.
  • Steadright is actively pursuing the TitanBeach project via a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to earn up to 80% interest, with definitive agreements required by September 30, 2025.

Key Details

  • Corporate Advisor Appointment: Marc Branson, President of CapWest Investments, has joined the corporate advisory committee. His background includes executive roles at First Phosphate, Dark Star Minerals, and Protium Clean Energy.
  • Strategic Rationale: Branson’s prior service as a board director for Critical Foundation Metals Inc. (CFM), Steadright’s minority partner in Morocco, ensures a seamless working relationship with the partner.
  • TitanBeach Project Status:
    • Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) has commenced.
    • Sample results and metallurgy data are expected from the TitanBeach 1 mineral concession in the coming weeks.
    • Offtake discussions are underway, with considerable interest from several groups regarding offtake agreements.
  • TitanBeach Transaction Terms:
    • Steadright is a purchasing party in a binding LOI to earn up to 80% of the TitanBeach project alongside CFM.
    • Definitive agreements must be executed between Steadright and the vendors by September 30, 2025.
    • Full terms were previously outlined in a news release dated June 18, 2025.
  • Asset Context: The TitanBeach project focuses on Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), classified as a critical and strategic mineral in the US, Canada, and Europe, with strong market demand due to limited global suppliers.
  • Other Operations: Steadright is currently renegotiating an option on the RAM property (over 11,000 acres near Port Cartier, Que.), which targets nickel, copper, cobalt, and precious metals within an Anorthositic complex.

Notable Quotes

  • "Marc's appointment as corporate adviser to Steadright strengthens our corporation's strategic growth and our global markets knowledge. The next phase of future planning and a growing of the corporation overseas in Morocco will require professionals like Marc to advise on key goals, such as advanced planning and new partnerships." — Matt Lewis, CEO
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