North America Critical Elements Corporation

Empowering Africa's Mineral Future Through Win-Win (50/50) U.S.-Africa Partnerships.

About NACE Corp

North America Critical Elements Corporation (NACE Corp) is a forward-thinking mineral exploration company dedicated to unlocking Africa’s immense mineral potential through the Africa-American Minerals Initiative (AAMI). In strategic partnership with the United States, we prioritize sustainable development that places African nations and communities at the heart of progress.

Our mission is to transform Africa’s mining sector by accelerating responsible exploration, introducing advanced North American technologies, and building robust local capacity. This approach creates thousands of high-skilled jobs for Africans, develops essential infrastructure, ensures greater value retention on the continent, and generates sustainable revenues for national development. By breaking the resource curse and fostering true economic sovereignty, NACE empowers African economies to thrive while contributing to secure, diversified US supply chains for critical minerals essential to the reindustrialization efforts.

A True Win-Win Partnership (50/50) Between America And Africa

NACE Corp, through the Africa-American Minerals Initiative (AAMI), redefines U.S.-Africa cooperation by establishing a true win-win partnership based on a 50/50 approach. Unlike traditional models favoring extraction and export, AAMI ensures equal value sharing: advanced U.S. technologies and expertise accelerate African minerals development, while African nations retain half the economic benefits through local processing, high-skilled jobs, infrastructure, and sustainable revenues. This equitable collaboration strengthens U.S. supply chain security, empowers African economic sovereignty, and fosters mutual prosperity for long-term strategic alliance.

NACE Corp's Structure

NACE Corp, the parent company based in Golden, Colorado, structures the Africa America Minerals Initiative (AAMI) around two specialized subsidiaries: NACE Exploration, dedicated to geological engineering for rapidly converting inferred resources into proven reserves, and NACE Capital, focused on financial engineering to monetize these assets through royalties, streaming agreements, and asset-backed securities. These two pillars ensure a holistic, ethical approach without direct extraction.

The AAMEX, 50/50 joint ventures with African governments, guarantee skills transfers and equitable benefit sharing, promoting economic autonomy without debt for African States.

The CMEC (Critical Minerals Exploration Center) in Golden serves as a global hub, while local NAMECs (National Mineral Exploration Centers) deploy massive operational capabilities: et total of 2,000 drills, 50 million annual sample analyses, aerial fleets, creating 50,000 direct jobs in Africa.

The ultimate goal: transform Africa's immense inferred resources into proven reserves, at a speed and scale absolutely unprecedented in the history of the global mining industry.

LEADERSHIP

Fabrice Demtare

Co-Founder & Interim C.E.O

Fabrice is a professional geologist and entrepreneur specializing in mineral exploration. Born in Africa, he funded his economic geology studies through mine work in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville and DR-Congo, before founding Southland Mining in 2011, a leader in gold exploration. Now based in Canada and the U.S., he co-founded Geo Squad (geological engineering services) and NACE Corp. Fabrice drives AAMI to accelerate African exploration through Win-Win partnerships, transferring North American expertise to break the resource curse and foster sovereign development.

Carl Delfeld

Co-Founder & Chairman

Carl Delfeld is a global investment expert and Chairman of the U.S. Economic Security Council, specializing in rare earths and critical minerals supply chains. With experience at the U.S. Treasury, Asian Development Bank ($18B capital deployment in Asia), and Robert W. Baird, he co-founded Pacifica Holdings and advises on U.S. economic security. Author of "Red, White & Bold" and "Power Rivals," Carl holds a MALD from Fletcher School (Tufts/Harvard). At NACE Corp, he co-leads AAMI to secure U.S. interests through ethical Africa partnerships, accelerating mineral development for mutual prosperity.

Alastair Neill

Strategic Advisor (Rare Earths)

Mr. Neill led business development activities for Rare Earth Salts and experience with China since 1995 as part of the management team of AMR Technologies (now Neo Performance Materials). Managed two joint ventures in rare earth separation inside China becoming VP/GM for the rare earth division. From Beijing, negotiated a joint venture in Inner Mongolia, China and then led a turnaround of an American joint venture in China. Key member of Dacha Strategic Metals, purchasing rare earths stockpile in China as its value grew from $20M to $150M. Degree in Material Science Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and MBA from York University, Toronto.

Donald Boukesse

Advisor (Mineral Resources)

A seasoned exploration geologist with 15 years of expertise across Africa and Canada, Donald serves as the COO of Geo Squad, providing geological expertise to majors like Agnico Eagle and Hecla. Specializing in critical minerals, he excels in managing drilling campaigns and logistics within complex environments. His approach merges scientific rigor with technological innovation to transform field challenges into strategic opportunities. Within NACE Corp’s Advisory Board, Donald provides cutting-edge technical expertise and a unique ability to oversee large-scale operations, ensuring seamless execution and sustainable value creation for the company’s expansion and its strategic partners.

Dastia Ndoki

Advisor (Mineral Resources)

Dastia Ndoki is a Prossional Geologist registered with OGQ and PEGNL. A graduate in Earth Sciences and Geophysics from Memorial University, she specializes in underground mapping and geophysical data interpretation. Currently contributing to the development of the Odyssey Mine and the East Gouldie extension, Dastia is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail, safety orientation, and collaborative leadership. As part of NACE Corp’s Advisory Board, she brings modern geophysical insights and essential field expertise, particularly in the operational complexities of large-scale underground mining environments.

Hugo Hecquet

Advisor (Mineral Resources)

Hugo Hecquet is an Exploration Geologist and Engineer specializing in mineral resource management. A member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), he holds a double degree in engineering and exploration geology. Hugo’s expertise lies in resource modeling, estimation, and advanced field studies. He currently plays a key role in the expansion of the Canadian Malartic Complex, specifically at the Odyssey Mine and East Gouldie extension. His technical rigor and engineering perspective are vital assets to NACE Corp, where he contributes to optimizing resource management and international exploration strategies.

William C. Tchapchet

Advisor (Mineral Resources)

Mineral Exploration Geologist and Researcher, William C. Tchaptchet brings a decade of expertise in petro-geochemistry and sustainable mineral resource management to NACE Corp’s Advisory Board. Specializing in ore deposits and critical minerals (Au, Cu, Co, REE), he possesses a deep mastery of GIS and geodata processing. William is currently instrumental in the development of the Odyssey Mine and East Gouldie project for Agnico Eagle. His unique background, combining field exploration with nine years of academic teaching in Geosciences, allows him to bridge technical innovation with strategic planning, ensuring excellence in complex project execution.

Yves-Roger Ada

Advisor (Mineral Resources)

Yves Roger Ada is a seasoned Professional Geologist (P.Geo) and a leading specialist in structural geology, 3D modeling, and resource estimation. With an analytical approach to complex geological systems, he is currently a central figure in the structural interpretation and development of Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine and East Gouldie projects. His ability to translate intricate structural data into precise resource calculations makes him an invaluable member of NACE Corp’s Advisory Board. Yves Roger’s expertise ensures that the company remains at the forefront of geological modeling and strategic deposit evaluation.

Massive transfer of mineral exploration technology and know-how from North America to Africa.

NACE Corp’s scientific and technical excellence stems from strategic collaborations with world-leading institutions. The USGS provides rigorous scientific coordination and geophysical expertise; the Colorado School of Mines and its CASERM program deliver cutting-edge research, innovation, and specialized training aligned with global standards. Geo Squad contributes deep African operational know-how and access to highly skilled diaspora professionals, while the Beck Venture Center offers an elite incubation environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

These partnerships enable massive transfer of North American technologies and know-how to Africa—advanced exploration tools, AI-driven analysis, sustainable processing methods, and professional upskilling for thousands of African geologists and engineers. This unprecedented knowledge flow empowers African nations with technical sovereignty, higher value retention, lasting capacity building, and sustainable leadership in the global critical minerals supply chain.

The United States Geological Survey

The USGS will play a pivotal strategic role by providing scientific coordination, advanced geological data, and technical validation for AAMI exploration projects. Its endorsement ensures international standards compliance, and facilitates knowledge transfer that strengthens African geological capabilities and resource assessment accuracy.

The Colorado School Of Mines

The Colorado School of Mines will design and deliver specialized training programs to upskill thousands of African geologists and engineers to global standards (NI 43-101, JORC). This massive capacity-building initiative empowers local talent, ensures sustainable technical excellence, and anchors long-term African leadership in mineral exploration and mining development.

King & Spalding LLP

King & Spalding LLP will provide strategic legal counsel for AAMI, navigating complex African mining regulations, structuring 50/50 joint ventures (AAMEX), ensuring ESG compliance, and facilitating U.S.-Africa partnerships. Their expertise in project finance, international arbitration, and critical minerals disputes will mitigate risks, secure investments, and empower African nations through equitable, sustainable development frameworks.

Geo Squad

Geo Squad brings deep operational expertise in African mineral exploration and a vast network of experienced African-origin professionals working in major global mining firms. It will mobilize talent, manage field operations, and ensure projects are executed with cultural understanding and on-the-ground efficiency, maximizing benefits for African communities.

The Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining

CASERM will provide cutting-edge research, innovation in extraction and processing technologies, and academic support tailored to African critical minerals. Its involvement accelerates sustainable methods adoption, enhances environmental stewardship, and builds a robust knowledge base that drives economic value retention and technological sovereignty across Africa.

The Beck Venture Center

The Beck Venture Center serves as NACE’s strategic innovation hub within the Colorado School of Mines, offering access to cutting-edge facilities, academic networks, and entrepreneurial support. It fosters innovation, facilitates partnerships, and accelerates AAMI’s development, positioning Africa as a global leader in responsible critical minerals supply.