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NAM 0.250 +0.0% CRD 0.065 +8.3% OLA 12.90 −3.7% CG 22.70 −2.5% EQX 12.89 −4.0% FM 37.51 −2.3% MNRG 0.080 −11.1% KFR 1.31 +0.8% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GLB 0.250 +0.0% BHS 0.045 −10.0% EGR 0.025 +0.0% RIO 2.59 −4.1% GEN 0.070 +0.0% MAI 4.39 −2.0% RYR 0.175 +0.0% NAM 0.250 +0.0% CRD 0.065 +8.3% OLA 12.90 −3.7% CG 22.70 −2.5% EQX 12.89 −4.0% FM 37.51 −2.3% MNRG 0.080 −11.1% KFR 1.31 +0.8% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GLB 0.250 +0.0% BHS 0.045 −10.0% EGR 0.025 +0.0% RIO 2.59 −4.1% GEN 0.070 +0.0% MAI 4.39 −2.0% RYR 0.175 +0.0%
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Power Metallic Intercepts 16.55 Meters of 15.11% CuEqRec Superscript 1 in Hole 25-049, and 7.60 Meters of 7.20% CuEqRec Superscript 1 in Hole 25-043 at Lion

High-Grade Drill Hits at Rose West Overshadowed by Management Turnover and Aggressive IR Spend

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 10, 2026 · 10:28 CRE · 0.44 Critical Elements Lithium Corporation
Executive Summary

The most recent news (March 10, 2026) reports high-grade copper-platinum-palladium intercepts from the Lion Zone at the Power Metallic project, where Critical Elements (CRE) holds a significant equity stake (~10M shares). Specifically, Hole 25-049 returned 16.55 meters of 15.11% CuEq. This follows a series of administrative and operational updates for CRE, including the resignation of Eric Boehnke as CEO/Director (Feb 20, 2026) and his replacement by Christopher Huggins. Earlier in February, the company launched a 10,000-meter drill program at its 100%-owned Rose West discovery.

Material Impact
  • Operational (Neutral to Positive): The drill results from the Lion Zone (Power Metallic) are technically impressive but impact CRE only as a portfolio holder. The 10,000m program at Rose West is the primary value driver for CRE shareholders.
  • Management (Negative/Risk): The sudden resignation of Eric Boehnke (CEO/CFO/Secretary) on Feb 11, 2026, is a red flag. While a successor was named immediately, such wholesale turnover in the executive suite during a major drill program and financing push suggests internal friction or a shift in strategy.
  • Financial (Negative): The company has significantly increased its spend on third-party marketing and IR firms (Adelaide Capital, Oak Hill, Native Ads, etc.) as of early 2026. This often signals a desperate need to support the share price to facilitate upcoming capital raises.
  • Exploration (Positive): The Rose West discovery continues to show high-grade lithium potential (e.g., 2.22% Li2O over 20.3m), which could materially expand the resource base of the flagship Rose Project.
CRE · Price
Company Overview

Critical Elements is focused on the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project in James Bay, Quebec. - Stage: Feasibility (August 2023). - Economics: After-tax NPV (8%) of $2.2B USD and IRR of 65.7%. - Flagship Status: Fully permitted (Federal and Provincial) with a mining lease in hand. - Secondary Focus: The Nemaska Belt (100% owned), a 100km-long structure prospective for Lithium and Ni-Cu-PGE.

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