Critical One Energy receives Ontario Government funding grant for Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project exploration work

This grant will support the company's ongoing efforts to explore the Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project located approximately 120 km west of the Ring of Fire road corridor in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario.

The OJEP grant, administered by the Ontario Ministry of Mines, provides financial assistance to junior exploration companies to offset costs associated with grassroots mineral exploration projects. Critical One’s approved project focuses on identifying and evaluating high-potential sites for critical, precious, and other minerals in northern Ontario, aligning with the province's commitment to bolstering domestic supply chains for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

"This approval marks a significant milestone for Critical One as we continue to push the boundaries of sustainable resource development of antimony and other critical metals," said Duane Parnham, Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of Critical One. "The company's quality management practices and strategic importance of our Howells Lake Project are attracting grants like this one, demonstrating the confidence that government and industry stakeholders have in our vision for a brighter future."

The funding will enable the company to accelerate upcoming drilling work while ensuring responsible exploration that prioritises community engagement and ecological stewardship. The company anticipates commencing enhanced activities in the spring of 2026, with preliminary results soon thereafter. Critical One remains committed to transparency and collaboration with local Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies throughout the project lifecycle.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/18022026/critical-one-energy-receives-ontario-government-funding-grant-for-howells-lake-antimony-gold-project-exploration-work/