A substantial deposit of rare earth elements and zirconium, vital to nuclear, defense and communications applications.
Avalon's wholly-owned subsidiary Lake Superior Lithium Inc., will develop Ontario's first lithium hydroxide processing facility.
The wholly owned East Kemptville Tin-Indium Project in Nova Scotia and the Warren Township Anorthosite Project Ontario, complete our portfolio.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. is driving sustainable development through the responsible exploration and development of critical minerals and energy resources. Our mission is to ensure that our projects not only meet the highest industry standards but contribute positively to the environment and communities we operate in.
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We recognize the growing global demand for critical minerals and energy resources, essential for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Mark N.J. Ashcroft, P.Eng, is a seasoned professional in the mining, resource and finance sectors with a legacy as a sixth-generation miner, who first went underground at 12 years old. Beginning his career underground in Thompson, MB, he later earned an engineering degree and gained extensive experience across North and South America and Australia. He has held roles in mining operations, corporate development, and finance, including President and CEO of Stonegate Agricom, where he managed a pivotal $51.75 million IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Currently, he is the CEO of Aurelius Minerals Inc., focusing on gold projects in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
Mark’s background includes investment banking and corporate finance positions in London, New York, and Toronto at firms like Barclays Capital, Standard Bank, Versant Partners, and Toll Cross Securities, dealing primarily with resource companies. He has served on various public mining and exploration boards, advising on governance and capital markets. Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Laurentian University and a Master of Science in Finance, Regulation, and Risk Management from the University of Reading..
Cindy Hu joined Avalon in 2007. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Hu was a senior manager with the accounting firm Andersen & Company Professional Corporation. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience in public accounting practice and financial reporting, primarily for junior public companies and private wealth management portfolios.
MS. Hu earned her B.Com from Laurentian University in 1996.
Mr. Monteith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University and has been a member of the Young President’s Organization for over 20 years.
