Project Au - Our Flagship

Project Au is a private-land stewardship initiative focused on secure energy and critical minerals (VTM with scandium), advanced through an evidence-led program; location remains confidential and is shared only under appropriate agreements.

Technical Context

Minerals

Mineralization observed across mafic–ultramafic units (basalt/diabase/gabbro), consistent with large-tonnage VTM settings.
Converging datasets—historic records, surface observations, modern geophysics—indicate broad, continuous zones suited to follow-up validation.

Energy (natural H2)

Ultramafic rocks can generate hydrogen via serpentinization (iron-rich olivine + water → magnetite + H₂).
Geophysical targets and rock chemistry to date align with hydrogen-generating settings; staged verification is planned.

Evidence basis

Converging historical records, surface observations, and modern geophysics indicate broad, continuous patterns that are suitable for further validation.

Securing U.S. supply starts with the ground we hold. Key mineral inputs—vanadium for specialty steels and scandium for advanced alloys—are heavily exposed to imports and long logistics. In parallel, natural hydrogen is being evaluated as an alternative energy pathway—an evidence-led exploration that could broaden domestic options if future work supports it.

What this enables

Minerals: Potential domestic pathways for VTM/Sc that reduce import exposure and shorten supply lines.

Energy options: Disciplined assessment of natural hydrogen as a complementary, in-country energy source.

Provenance & standards: Clearer traceability under U.S. environmental and safety practices.

Why it matters (U.S. supply perspective)

Commitments & Transparency

Work to date

Consolidated historical records and technical notes into a governed dataset. Completed modern geophysics (e.g., drone magnetics, airborne EM/MT) to outline subsurface bodies and continuity. Ran non-invasive field validation (select traverses, physical-property checks). Drafted environmental baseline and access management plans. Implemented documentation standards (chain-of-custody, metadata, versioned map sets).

Near-term program

Finalize baseline surveys and site access protocols. Targeted sampling and physical-property verification across priority zones. Refine geophysical interpretations and rank targets for staged follow-up. If warranted, limited pilot tests consistent with site protocols (minerals & natural hydrogen). Prepare a stakeholder-ready technical memo and confidential briefing materials.

Commitments & transparency

Confidentiality by design: No public coordinates or identifying maps; details shared only under appropriate confidentiality agreements. Environment & safety first: Baselines before disturbance; non-invasive methods prioritized; responsible access controls. Compliance & documentation: Clear permitting pathways, rigorous records, auditable decisions. Known considerations: Geological uncertainty until further validation; environmental/permitting timelines; market and technology dependencies.

Exploration-stage information; location intentionally withheld.