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Africa America Minerals Initiative (AAMI)

The $17-Billion Mineral Exploration Program That Will Revolutionize The Mining Industry In Africa.

Unlocking Africa's Vast Mining Potential: A Bold Vision for Mutual Growth

Africa holds immense untapped mineral wealth, estimated at $145 trillion in inferred resources across all commodities —from cobalt and platinum to rare earths, precious and base metals. This treasure trove, concentrated in diverse geological formations like cratons and greenstone/copper belts, represents a transformative opportunity for the continent's development. However, much of it remains underdeveloped due to limited exploration and investment, often leading to the "resource curse" of inequality, environmental degradation, and missed economic opportunities.

The Africa America Minerals Initiative (AAMI), led by NACE Corp, is a pioneering partnership designed to change this narrative. By focusing on ethical, collaborative exploration, AAMI aims to convert a significant portion of these inferred resources into proven reserves valued at $45 trillion by 2040. At its heart is a true Win-Win model: 50/50 joint ventures (AAMEX) with African governments, ensuring equal sharing of benefits. This approach prioritizes Africa's sovereignty and growth, reinvesting profits into vital infrastructure without creating debt burdens —contrasting sharply with exploitative models that have plagued the continent. Through U.S. expertise and technology, AAMI empowers African nations to harness their resources for lasting prosperity, creating jobs, transferring skills, and fostering sustainable industries.

NACE Corp, headquartered at the Beck Venture Center within the Colorado School of Mines, brings together American innovation with African potential. Supported by institutions like the USGS and Colorado School of Mines, AAMI is not just about minerals —it's about building bridges for a brighter future, where Africa leads in the global economy while strengthening ties with reliable partners like the United States.

AAMI is built on two complementary pillars, emphasizing upstream exploration and value creation to benefit both continents without the environmental or social costs of rushed extraction. This streamlined model focuses on all mineral types, ensuring broad-based economic impact.

Geological Engineering (NACE Exploration)

This pillar drives the rapid, responsible conversion of inferred resources into proven reserves through advanced technologies and massive-scale operations. In partnership with African states via 50/50 AAMEX ventures, we deploy the Critical Minerals Exploration Center (CMEC) in Golden, Colorado, as a global hub, alongside National Mineral Exploration Centers (NAMECs) in each participating country. Capabilities include 2,000 drills, 50 million annual sample analyses, and aerial fleets for efficient surveys —creating 50,000 direct jobs in Africa, including 10,000 for African geologists and engineers trained through U.S. programs (collaborating with USGS and The Colorado School of Mines). For Africa, this means unprecedented local capacity-building: technology transfers, skills development, and community involvement from the start. Reserves are validated with strict environmental baselines and socio-economic assessments, ensuring sustainable practices that protect ecosystems and uplift communities.

Unprecedented Operational Capacities

Drilling

NACE’s drilling capacities will be unmatched, with 2000 state-of-the-art drilling rigs conducting 30 million meters of drilling annually across simultaneous projects. Supported by trucks and mobile camps, our operations ensure rapid, precise subsurface analysis in diverse terrains, delivering critical data for mineral exploration.

Geochemestry

NACE will excel in geochemistry, operating world class geolabs and core shacks to process 50 million assays yearly. Our advanced analytical methods assess mineral composition in rocks, soils, and sediments, providing detailed insights into deposit quality and distribution, essential for strategic decision-making in mineral exploration.

Geophysics

CMEC’s geophysics capabilities include 20 helicopters and 10 Cessna Grand Caravans, conducting 150,000 km of high-resolution aerial surveys annually. Combined with ground-based magnetic, gravity, and resistivity methods, we map subsurface structures with precision, identifying high-potential mineral deposits across diverse geological settings globally.

Resources & Reserves Estimation

Leveraging four GPU data centers, CMEC uses AI-driven 3D modeling to compress exploration cycles from 18 to 6-8 months. We integrate geological, geophysical, and geochemical data for accurate resource and reserve calculations, minimizing risk and optimizing project planning for maximum efficiency and reliability.

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Mine Design & Mine planning

CMEC’s mine design and planning services utilize advanced software to create optimized layouts for underground and surface operations. Our team designs safe, efficient mines with detailed sequencing, ventilation, and infrastructure plans, ensuring operational feasibility and cost-effectiveness while prioritizing worker safety and productivity.

Environmental assesment

CMEC conducts comprehensive environmental impact studies, assessing ecological effects of mining activities. We evaluate water, air, and soil impacts, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with global standards like IRMA and ISO 14001, fostering sustainable practices that protect communities and ecosystems throughout the project lifecycle.

Financial Engineering (NACE Capital)

Proven reserves are transformed into financial assets like royalties, streaming agreements, and asset-backed securities, generating early revenues for reinvestment. This pillar ensures strong liquidity (even before mining production), with all benefits shared 50/50. Africa's advantages shine here: depending on the specific needs of each participating African country, a portion of the revenue directly funds national budgets, while another portion supports infrastructure projects originating in the United States (roads, railways, ports, renewable energy, hospitals, schools, agribusiness, and defense), all of which are completed without debt. This breaks cycles of dependency, fostering self-reliance and economic diversification.

AAMI's portfolio strategy extends beyond Africa for balance, including projects in the U.S., Canada, and Greenland, but the core focus remains on empowering African nations through equitable access to their own resources.

Geological Engineering (NACE Exploration)

AAMI is committed to a 50/50 model that places Africa at the forefront of benefits, turning mineral wealth into engines of inclusive growth. For African nations, this means:

Economic Empowerment: Direct cash inflows to budgets, plus reinvestments in critical infrastructure —energy grids for reliable power, transport networks for trade, agro-industry for food security, and defense— creating millions of indirect jobs and boosting GDP.
Social and Environmental Progress: Strict ESG standards eliminate corruption, child labor, and pollution, with community consultations ensuring local voices shape projects. This contrasts exploitative approaches, fostering stability and breaking the resource curse.
Sovereignty and Capacity: African governments retain equal control via AAMEX, with training programs building national expertise in exploration and finance —empowering future generations.

For America, AAMI strengthens supply chains for clean energy and technology, while promoting shared values through ethical partnerships. The $17 billion initiative phases over 15 years: 2026 focuses on structuring and 15 partnerships, scaling to 30 countries by 2040. it generates 50,000 jobs globally and drives sustainable development.

Join us in this transformative journey. AAMI invites collaboration from governments, investors, and communities to realize Africa's potential for all.