Project Summary
Geological Overview
Location: Northern British Columbia, within the Robb Lake Belt
Size: 4,349 hectares
Geological Formation: Hosted within the Dunedin and Stone Formations, known for their Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) deposits
Strategic Positioning: Adjacent to the Prophet River Project, a known high-grade germanium-gallium prospect, with same geology.
This region is home to historically significant MVT-style deposits, including the Robb Lake Deposit, which has a reported 6.5 million tonnes at 7.11% combined lead and zinc. The same mineralized formations that host these known deposits extend directly into the Prophecy Project, offering an exceptional opportunity for new discoveries.
Why the Prophecy Project Matters
Prospective for Critical Metals – Germanium, gallium, and zinc are essential for AI, fiber optics, 5G networks, aerospace, and military applications.
Proximity to an Intriguing Critical Metals Project – The adjacent Prophet River Project, a high-grade germanium-gallium asset, has reported trench sample concentrates of up to 22.69% zinc, 40 g/t gallium, and 1,500 g/t germanium.
Historic Exploration by Major Miners – Portions of the property were previously explored by Noranda and Cominco, with drill core logs confirming lead-zinc mineralization but lacking modern assays for germanium and gallium.
Untapped Potential – There are nine recorded MINFILE showings indicating lead-zinc mineralization, with reports of sphalerite and galena in drill core. However, no systematic assay program for critical metals has ever been conducted.
The Critical Metals were Looking for at Prophecy
Germanium – The Infrared & Semiconductor Metal
• Used in fiber optics, infrared optics, solar panels, and quantum computing.
• Essential for military-grade night vision systems, space-based sensors, and AI-driven electronics.
• China controls 60%+ of global supply, creating a need for secure, domestic sources.
Gallium – The AI & 5G Metal
• A key element in semiconductors, quantum computing, and aerospace.
• Used in high-speed 5G networks, advanced radar systems, and LED technology.
• Recently restricted in global markets due to China’s export controls, increasing demand for new sources.
Zinc – The Infrastructure & Energy Storage Metal
• Essential for galvanizing steel, protecting bridges, buildings, and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Growing importance in zinc-air and zinc-ion battery storage technologies, positioning it as a sustainable energy metal.
Strategic Positioning for the Future
The global race to secure critical metals is intensifying. With growing geopolitical uncertainties and China dominating the production of germanium and gallium, North America needs new domestic sources.
The Prophecy Germanium-Gallium-Zinc Project is a key part of Quantum Critical Metals’ mission to secure strategic mineral assets and build a sustainable supply of critical metals for the AI, defense, and clean energy industries.
Next Steps & Exploration Plans
Quantum Critical Metals intends to launch an aggressive exploration program at the Prophecy Project, with plans to:
- Conduct systematic geochemical sampling & assays for gallium, germanium, and zinc.
- Deploy geophysical surveys & structural analysis to refine high-priority drill targets.
- Deepen investigation of historical core samples from previous Noranda and Cominco exploration for untested critical metal potential.
- Establish partnerships and strategic alliances for modern and systemic exploration.