Quantum and Nusano Partner to Reshore Critical Mineral Processing in North America

Quantum Critical Metals Corp. and Nusano have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development and refining of critical minerals in North America, aiming to strengthen supply chains for U.S. and Canadian industries by bringing high-purity mineral processing back to North American soil. Critical minerals are essential to modern technologies including computing, transportation, renewable energy, and national defense, yet most refining currently occurs overseas, leaving North America vulnerable to geopolitical, economic, and environmental disruptions.

Under the agreement, Quantum will supply material from its Canadian projects to Nusano's facility in Utah for refining into metals, targeting elements including antimony, cesium, gallium, germanium, rubidium, tin, zinc, gadolinium, and other rare earth elements. The companies will also evaluate the joint development of a dedicated refining hub in Utah to integrate concentration, extraction, and processing operations for North American and allied markets. Quantum holds a 100% interest in a portfolio of land packages in Québec and British Columbia, positioned near major recent discoveries.

Marcy Kiesman, CEO of Quantum, stated that the partnership aims to accelerate the reshoring of critical mineral supply to North America through a scalable model that leverages technology and partnerships to bring critical minerals to market faster. Nusano's proprietary physics-driven technology removes multiple slow, hazardous, and inefficient steps from conventional ore processing, with its modular system extracting multiple elements from minimally processed feedstock to enable environmentally responsible production.

Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano, emphasized that critical minerals processing is overdue for new solutions, noting that their platform applies innovative, physics-based extraction processes tailored to customer needs and market demand. The collaboration represents a significant step toward reducing dependency on foreign mineral refining, which has become a strategic vulnerability for North American industries. For more information about Nusano's technologies, visit https://nusano.com, while details about Quantum's projects can be found at https://www.quantumcriticalmetals.com and regulatory filings are available through https://www.sedarplus.com.