Canadian minerals exploration company Catalyst Mines Inc. has announced significant trenching results at its Amasine Project in the Siroua region of Morocco, revealing one of the most important chromite discoveries in recent years. Sampling in Spring 2025 showed chromium concentrations across the trenches. Cobalt and nickel anomalies were also identified, according to a press release from the company on Wednesday. «The scale and grade of the chromite mineralization at the surface positions this project as a serious contender in the global critical minerals supply chain», said CEO Tyler Burpee. He added that the project aligns with the growing global demand for strategic metals used in clean energy and defense. The chromite is found in serpentinite rock, with both massive and dispersed mineralization. The discovery closely resembles the Bou Azzer mine in Morocco. Technical advisor Prof. Mustapha El Gorphi called the Amasine system «a geological system in Morocco with global implications». Catalyst Mines estimates over 609 million tonnes of ore with a preliminary in-ground value exceeding $60 billion. A 4,000-meter, 20-hole drill campaign is currently underway to confirm vertical continuity. The company is also moving forward with metallurgical studies, 3D modeling, and NI 43-101 resource estimates. Catalyst Mines Inc. focuses on exploring and developing critical mineral resources, especially cobalt, nickel, and chromium, in Morocco.
