Exploring for Copper-PGE in Canada: Cupani Metals & Clean Air Metals
Join us for a conversation with Cupani Metals and Clean Air Metals — two Canadian explorers making a compelling case for copper-PGE projects. Hear directly from the teams on what the geology is telling them and why now is the time to pay attention.
Wed, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AMendedReplay
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Meeting Overview The meeting featured a discussion between representatives from Clean Air Metals and Kupani Meadows regarding their respective Copper PGE exploration projects. The focus was on the insights that led to their commitment to these projects, the unique geological contexts of their sites, and the strategies for exploration and development moving forward. Key Discussion Points - Introduction of the speakers and their respective projects: Clean Air Metals' Thunder Bay North and Kupani Meadows' Blue Lake. - Insights that motivated the speakers to invest in their projects, including geological potential and infrastructure advantages. - Discussion on the historical context of the exploration sites and the existing infrastructure in the regions. - Exploration strategies and priorities based on geological insights and resource estimates. - The importance of cost-effective drilling due to proximity to infrastructure. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items &...
Mr. Garbutt is a Professional Mining Engineer with a 25-year career in mine operations, projects, and engineering. He was most recently the Deputy General Manager with IAMGOLD at the Côté Gold Project with a primary focus on the operational readiness of the asset. Prior to this Mr. Garbutt was a Senior Principal and Mining Sector Leader with Stantec Consulting, supporting major mining companies in the execution of a wide range of capital projects and studies across the globe. He was also the General Manager of Sudbury Operations for KGHM and held senior technical and operating roles during a 14-year career with Glencore. Mr. Garbutt holds an MBA from Laurentian University and serves on the board of the Ontario Mining Association and select non-profit organizations.
Mr. Bosse is an investor with three decades of experience in commodities, as well as both private and public equity. Brian has served as a business turnaround specialist for several Canadian investment firms. He spent a decade restructuring equity sales and trading departments, as well as proprietary investment divisions. Brian began his career as a Toronto Stock Exchange floor trader in 1995 following an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University’s School of Business and Economics. He became a CFA charter holder in 2001. From 2012 until 2016 Brian ran the Goodman Bluespring mutual fund. From 2018 until 2024 Mr. Bosse was integral to the very successful restructuring of Zenyatta Ventures into both Zentek Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZTEK) plus Albany Graphite Corporation. He is the largest shareholder of CUPANI Metals Corp.
Replay transcript excerpt
Speaker 1: Hello everyone and thank you for joining us today for this live event. We're here with Brian Voss from Kupani Meadows and Mike Garbutt from Clean Air Meadows to discuss their Copper PGE exploration projects. Speaker 1: When I was putting this event together, these 2 caught my attention as compelling plays worth a closer look. And my hope is that by the end of the call, whether you're already familiar with them or hearing about 1 of them for the 1st time, you'll be curious enough to dig a little deeper. Just a quick note today, this event is being recorded, and the replay will be available shortly after we wrap up. Feel free to submit questions if you have any in the chat, because we are focusing on company specific questions. It doesn't hurt to have your engagement. Speaker 1: So I'm going to start this off with Speaker 1: a question for the both of you. Maybe we'll start with you, Mike. What was the moment or insight that made each of you decide this was the project worth betting on? And what does that conviction look like day-to-day when you're out in the field? Speaker 2: I joined Speaker 2: Clean Air Metals in 2022 Speaker 2: as Chief Operating Officer. I left the Iron Gold Coltade project to join. Speaker 2: What attracted me to Clean Air Metals and the Thunder Bay North project was essentially Speaker 2: the belief that it was a buildable asset. My background is mining engineering. Speaker 2: And then really thought that within Speaker 2: a reasonable amount of time, this asset could get built. Speaker 2: And so Speaker 2: what does that look like when I'm in the field? Speaker 2: I think what you realize when we travel from Thunder Bay to the site, it's a short distance, Speaker 2: 40km, Speaker 2: it's surrounded by infrastructure, Speaker 2: it's ...
