Critical Minerals Firms Boost U.S. Presence and Secure Ontario Project Control

Core Critical Metals (TSX‑V: CCMC) received approval to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker CCMCF, giving the North American exploration company access to U.S. retail and institutional investors. The firm also engaged DS Market Solutions for market‑making services starting 1 June 2026 and hired Rumble Strip Media for investor awareness campaigns.

First Class Metals PLC announced the completion of its Zigzag earn‑in, earning an 80% interest in the Zigzag Lithium‑Critical Minerals Project in north‑western Ontario. The project holds drill‑confirmed lithium mineralisation and multiple critical minerals such as tantalum, rubidium, caesium and gallium. “The completion of the Zigzag earn‑in secures FCM’s 80% interest and operational control of a strategically located lithium and critical minerals project,” said Executive Chairman James Knowles.