Advancing Gold Exploration in Ontario
KRAIT Critical Minerals Corp.
Building a Portfolio of Strategic Critical Minerals and Special Metals in North America.
CSE: KRIT
189 g/t Au
Historic surface assay*
7
Priority VTEM drill targets
3,636 ha
148 mining claims
21 Moz Au
Historic Hemlo Mine production†
*Historical results have not been verified by a Qualified Person and should not be relied upon. †Source: Barrick Gold Corporation – Hemlo Mine facts. Hemlo Mine is not owned by KRAIT.
Investment Highlights
Gold Exploration in One of Canada's Premier Gold Camps
- Flagship gold project in the Hemlo–Schreiber Greenstone Belt
- Historic surface assays up to 189 g/t Au
- Seven new VTEM priority drill targets
- Modern exploration on an underexplored gold district
- Tier-one Canadian jurisdiction
- Near-term drill catalysts
- Listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange
*Historical results have not been verified by a Qualified Person and should not be relied upon.
Why Gold?
A Strategic Asset in an Uncertain World
Gold continues to serve as one of the world’s most recognized stores of value and portfolio diversification assets. Supported by strong central bank demand, persistent global uncertainty and constrained mine supply, the long-term fundamentals for gold remain favourable.
Record Central Bank Demand
Central banks have been significant net purchasers of gold in recent years as they diversify reserve holdings and strengthen financial resilience. Official sector demand continues to provide an important source of long-term market support. (1)
Trusted Safe-Haven Asset
Gold has preserved purchasing power over long investment horizons and remains one of the world’s most liquid financial assets. Institutional investors frequently allocate to gold to help reduce overall portfolio volatility. (5)
Inflation & Currency Protection
Gold has historically been viewed as a potential hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. During periods of rising inflation and changing monetary policy, investors often increase exposure to gold as part of diversified portfolios. (2)
Constrained New Supply
High-grade gold discoveries have become increasingly rare while permitting timelines and development costs continue to increase. These long-term supply constraints reinforce the importance of quality exploration projects located in established mining jurisdictions. (4)
Global Economic & Geopolitical Uncertainty
Periods of geopolitical conflict, economic uncertainty and financial market volatility have historically increased investor interest in gold. As a globally recognized monetary asset, gold continues to play an important defensive role. (3)
Ontario: A Premier Gold Jurisdiction
Ontario is one of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions, offering excellent infrastructure, a skilled workforce, a transparent regulatory framework and proximity to several world-class gold deposits. (6)
Why Ontario?
Canada's Largest Mining Jurisdiction
Ontario is Canada’s largest mining jurisdiction and one of the world’s leading destinations for mineral exploration and mines development. Supported by world-class infrastructure, an experienced workforce, established permitting processes and access to global capital markets, Ontario provides an exceptional environment for responsible mineral exploration.
37
operating mines producing gold, nickel, copper, platinum group metals, diamonds & industrial minerals
CSE: KRIT
KRAIT’s ticker symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange
Northern Ontario: Canada's Premier Gold Mining Region
The Goldbar Spider Lake Project sits within Northern Ontario specifically, a mining region with its own concentrated share of national production and exploration activity.
43%
of Canada’s gold production
27
producing metal mines
23%
of Canada’s mineral exploration spending
350+
mining supply & service companies
Northern Ontario statistics source: OECD – Mining Regions and Cities: Northern Ontario (2025).
Flagship Project
Goldbar Spider Lake Project
Located 20 km east of Terrace Bay and 30 km west-northwest of Marathon in the Thunder Bay Mining Division, the Goldbar Spider Lake Project sits within the Western Schreiber–Hemlo Greenstone Belt, benefiting from year-round highway access, rail corridor and nearby power infrastructure.
- 148 mining claims covering 171 claim units and 3,636 hectares
- Option to earn a 100% interest, subject to a 3% NSR
- Highway 17 access, rail corridor and nearby power
Location & Property
Bales Antimony Project
A historic stibnite-bearing vein system in Okanogan County, Washington, with reported high-grade surface mineralization, past small-scale production and multiple targets for systematic modern exploration.
Location
- Approximately 2 miles northeast of Carlton in the Methow Valley
- Okanogan County, Washington, within the historic Methow Mining District
- Project centroid: approximately 48.2776° N, 120.1069° W
- Elevation of approximately 3,200 feet (975 metres)
Corporate Strategy
KRAIT’s objective is to create shareholder value through disciplined exploration, technical excellence and responsible project advancement.
Milestones
Corporate & Exploration Milestones
Completed
- Listed on the CSE (CSE: KRIT)
Completed
- Financing
Early 2027
- Phase 1 Exploration Program
2027
- Geological Mapping, Target Refinement & Drill Target Definition
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Sources
- World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2022 – Central Banks, January 31, 2023, revised February 7, 2023. gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends/gold-demand-trends-full-year-2022/central-banks
- World Gold Council, Gold as a Strategic Asset: 2026 Edition – Gold’s Key Attributes: Return, February 4, 2026. gold.org/goldhub/research/relevance-of-gold-as-a-strategic-asset/key-attributes-return
- World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends: Q2 2026, July 30, 2026. gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends/gold-demand-trends-q2-2026
- U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026 – Gold, February 6, 2026. pubs.usgs.gov/publication/mcs2026
- World Gold Council, Gold as a Strategic Asset: 2026 Edition, February 4, 2026. gold.org/goldhub/research/relevance-of-gold-as-a-strategic-asset
- Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines, Mining and Minerals, updated April 20, 2026. ontario.ca/page/mining-and-minerals