CleanTech Expects to Submit Campbell-Crotser Fluorspar Mine Permit by Year End at Kentucky Fluorspar District
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- CTV
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Kentucky
- Primary commodity
- Fluorspar
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Lead
- Document categories
- Resource update, Permitting
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 18:37:44 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
CleanTech outlines its permitting strategy for the Campbell-Crotser Fluorspar Project in Kentucky, targeting permit submission by late 2026. The company also restates a historical 1974 resource estimate, noting its limited reliability due to lack of modern QA/QC and CIM compliance.
Reasoning: The company provides a regulatory roadmap for its fluorspar project and restates a highly uncertain 1974 historical resource estimate.
Positive factors
- Permitting roadmap outlined
- Strategic importance of fluorspar for semiconductors and nuclear energy
- Planned drill program to verify historical resources
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate is non-compliant and of limited reliability
- No modern QA/QC disclosure for historical data
- Permit issuance not expected until 2028
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The resource estimate provided is from 1974 and does not comply with current CIM standards.
Evidence · text
“The Historical Estimate is presented using the historical category terminology of the source report, which predates and does not conform to the current CIM Definition Standards”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative · Story-specific tag
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The company explicitly states that the historical drill core and assay records have not been independently verified.
Evidence · text
“The drill core, assay records and underlying geological data have not been independently verified by the Company”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedCampbell-Crotser · fluorsparTonnes: 645117Grade: 37.38Grade Unit: %CaF2Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Campbell-Crotser
- Commodity
- fluorspar
- Region
- kentucky
- Reported Region
- Kentucky
- Ticker
- CTV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- other
- Resource group id
- resource:8d71f51a0cddeb703e05
- Deposit or zone
- Campbell-Crotser
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 645117
- Grade
- 37.38
- Grade Unit
- %CaF2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Restatement of a 1974 estimate that predates modern standards and lacks independent verification.
Negative factors
- Non-compliant with CIM standards
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Historical data unverified
Evidence · table
“37.38”
Context: 645,117
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 52.5 years before this release
indicatedCampbell-Crotser · zincTonnes: 645117Grade: 3.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Campbell-Crotser
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- kentucky
- Reported Region
- Kentucky
- Ticker
- CTV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- other
- Resource group id
- resource:8d71f51a0cddeb703e05
- Deposit or zone
- Campbell-Crotser
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 645117
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct grade from a non-compliant historical estimate.
Negative factors
- Non-compliant with CIM standards
Evidence · table
“3.10”
Context: 645,117
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 52.5 years before this release
indicatedCampbell-Crotser · leadTonnes: 645117Grade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Campbell-Crotser
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- kentucky
- Reported Region
- Kentucky
- Ticker
- CTV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- other
- Resource group id
- resource:8d71f51a0cddeb703e05
- Deposit or zone
- Campbell-Crotser
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 645117
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct grade from a non-compliant historical estimate.
Negative factors
- Non-compliant with CIM standards
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 645,117
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 52.5 years before this release
inferredCampbell-Crotser · fluorsparTonnes: 160724Grade: 35.97Grade Unit: %CaF2Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Campbell-Crotser
- Commodity
- fluorspar
- Region
- kentucky
- Reported Region
- Kentucky
- Ticker
- CTV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- other
- Resource group id
- resource:8b315ff93f7e81108fd9
- Deposit or zone
- Campbell-Crotser
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160724
- Grade
- 35.97
- Grade Unit
- %CaF2
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Restatement of a 1974 estimate that predates modern standards.
Negative factors
- Non-compliant with CIM standards
- No QA/QC disclosure
Evidence · table
“35.97”
Context: 160,724
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 52.5 years before this release
inferredCampbell-Crotser · zincTonnes: 160724Grade: 3.75Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Campbell-Crotser
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- kentucky
- Reported Region
- Kentucky
- Ticker
- CTV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- other
- Resource group id
- resource:8b315ff93f7e81108fd9
- Deposit or zone
- Campbell-Crotser
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160724
- Grade
- 3.75
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct grade from a non-compliant historical estimate.
Negative factors
- Non-compliant with CIM standards
Evidence · table
“3.75”
Context: 160,724
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 52.5 years before this release
inferredCampbell-Crotser · leadTonnes: 160724Grade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Campbell-Crotser
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- kentucky
- Reported Region
- Kentucky
- Ticker
- CTV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- other
- Resource group id
- resource:8b315ff93f7e81108fd9
- Deposit or zone
- Campbell-Crotser
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160724
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct grade from a non-compliant historical estimate.
Negative factors
- Non-compliant with CIM standards
Evidence · table
“1.25”
Context: 160,724
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 52.5 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.