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02 FEBRUARY 2026AlCircle.com

CEM’s Thor project: Is Canada eyeing an alumina abundance to reduce bauxite import dependence?

Edited by : Nilanjana Banerjee
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CEM’s Thor project: Is Canada eyeing an alumina abundance to reduce bauxite import dependence?

Canadian Energy Metals Corporation (CEM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Thor Project in Saskatchewan. It outlines the potential for a globally significant, Chemical-Grade and High-Purity alumina stock during the times of high aluminium demand, as aluminium supply chains are under growing geopolitical and trade pressure.

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CEM President and CEO Christopher Hopkins referred to the Thor project as “a possible game changer for North America’s aluminium supply chain.” He mentioned establishing the Saskatchewan alumina stock and added, “Our next focus is to engineer a demonstration facility while moving Thor towards commercialisation.”

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