CleanTech to Submit Fluorspar Mine Permit by Year End with State Approval Decision in 2027 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, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 18:42:15 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp. announced a regulatory roadmap for its Campbell-Crotser Fluorspar Project in Kentucky, targeting permit submissions by the end of 2026. The company aims for permit issuance in the first half of 2027 and expects to sign its first binding off-take agreement by November 2026.
Reasoning: The company is advancing a permitting roadmap for a strategic fluorspar project, though the timeline to operational readiness is multi-year.
Positive factors
- clear regulatory roadmap
- strategic critical mineral positioning
- appointment of permitting specialist
Negative factors
- long timeline to permit issuance (2027)
- reliance on historical data for project scale
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
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 historical resource estimate is explicitly noted as predating modern QA/QC procedures and has not been independently verified.
Evidence · text
“The Historical Estimate predates modern quality-assurance and quality-control ("QA/QC") procedures”
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
- QP Signed
- No
- 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
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of a 1974 estimate with no modern verification.
Negative factors
- historical data
- no QA/QC
Evidence · text
“Indicated 645,117 37.38 3.10 0.92”
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
- QP Signed
- No
- 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
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical byproduct grade from 1974.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · text
“Indicated 645,117 37.38 3.10 0.92”
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
- QP Signed
- No
- 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
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical byproduct grade from 1974.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · text
“Indicated 645,117 37.38 3.10 0.92”
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
- QP Signed
- No
- 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
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Inferred resource from 1974.
Negative factors
- historical data
- low confidence category
Evidence · text
“Inferred 160,724 35.97 3.75 1.25”
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
- QP Signed
- No
- 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
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical byproduct grade from 1974.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · text
“Inferred 160,724 35.97 3.75 1.25”
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
- QP Signed
- No
- 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
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical byproduct grade from 1974.
Negative factors
- historical data
Evidence · text
“Inferred 160,724 35.97 3.75 1.25”
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.