CDN Maverick Capital Corp. (CSE: CDN) is a project generator and critical minerals exploration company focused on high-value lithium and battery metals assets in North America. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company leverages data-driven strategies, including AI-assisted targeting, to advance its mineral exploration projects. Its primary mission is to support the energy transition through strategic mineral discoveries.
Executive Leadership:
Sandy MacDougall (Executive Chairman): A seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience in investment banking, MacDougall played a pivotal role in discovering Noram Lithium’s Zeus Deposit.
Simon Studer (Interim CEO & Director): An expert in sustainable resource development, Studer holds a Master’s in Earth & Energy Resources Leadership and has extensive experience in mineral exploration.
Brad Peek (VP Exploration): A certified geologist with 40+ years of experience, Peek specializes in AI-driven mineral targeting and previously served as VP of Exploration at Noram Lithium.
Cyrus Driver (CFO): A chartered accountant with over four decades of financial leadership, Driver is a founding partner of Driver Anderson.
Chabinoche & Poncheville Prospects: Combined land package of ~45,550 hectares, recently expanded with 103 new claims (5,560 hectares) covering the Nottaway polymetallic (Zn-Pb-Ag-Au) showing.
Geological Significance: Adjacent to Q2 Metals’ Cisco Lithium Discovery and near the Lac Rocher Ni-Cu-PGE deposit.
AI Integration: Machine learning used to identify high-priority lithium and copper targets.
Location: Adjacent to Albemarle’s lithium brine operations.
Potential: Strategic positioning in a proven lithium-producing region.
Location: Salar de Arizaro basin, Salta Province.
Advantage: Benefits from Argentina’s mining-friendly policies and high lithium potential.
Status: Early-stage gold exploration in the Olinghouse Mining District.
Table: Project Portfolio Summary
Project | Location | Area | Key Minerals | Recent Activity |
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Chabinoche/Poncheville | Quebec, CA | ~45,550 ha | Li, Zn, Pb, Ag, Au | 103 new claims staked (2025) |
Clayton Valley | Nevada, USA | 1,133 ha | Lithium brine | Proximity to Albemarle operations |
Nevasca Lithium | Salta, ARG | N/A | Lithium | Early-stage exploration |
Rainbow Canyon | Nevada, USA | N/A | Gold | Dormant |
Market Cap: Approximately CAD $4.99 million (as of August 2025).
Cash Reserves: CAD $2.51 million (most recent quarter).
Burn Rate: Operating cash flow of -CAD $349,760 (trailing twelve months).
Estimated Runway: ~7 months based on current expenditures.
Debt: Minimal reported debt, with an enterprise value of CAD $2.48 million.
Key Financial Metrics:
Return on Equity (TTM): -40.73%
Return on Assets (TTM): -17.85%
Book Value per Share: CAD $0.26
Short-Term (2025–2026):
James Bay Exploration: Compile historical data, conduct airborne surveys, and initiate surface sampling at Nottaway.
Cost Efficiency: Prioritize AI-driven targeting to minimize unnecessary drilling costs.
Partnership Development: Seek joint ventures to fund further exploration.
Long-Term (2027+):
Drilling Programs: Advance high-priority targets to drilling stage.
Asset Monetization: Option or sell non-core projects to focus on lithium and battery metals.
ESG Initiatives: Strengthen community engagement and environmental stewardship.
Environmental: AI targeting reduces land disturbance; Quebec operations benefit from clean hydroelectric power.
Social: Focus on local hiring and engagement in Canada, Argentina, and Nevada.
Governance: Board includes experts in mining law and sustainability.
CDN Maverick Capital Corp. is positioned as an innovative explorer in the critical minerals sector, leveraging AI and strategic land acquisitions. While its financial runway is tight (~7 months), the company’s strong management team and high-potential projects provide growth opportunities.
Key Growth Catalysts:
Confirmation of polymetallic mineralization at Nottaway (Q4 2025).
New partnerships or joint ventures to fund exploration.
Rising lithium and battery metals demand driving investor interest.
Risks to Monitor:
Exploration risk and reliance on successful drilling results.
Dependence on equity financing due to negative cash flow.
"We prioritize empirical data over speculation to unlock value in critical minerals."
— Simon Studer, Interim CEO
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