"of, or relating to, the transformation of existing rocks in response to changing environmental conditions, such as increases in temperature or pressure."
Metamorphic is an early-stage mineral exploration and development company founded by scientists and engineers.
The company holds a portfolio of exploration projects and licenses that contain, or are highly prospective for, significant deposits of minerals and metals.
For each project, Metamorphic’s activities involve establishing or rejecting the feasibility of developing a responsible and profitable mining operation by assessing its geology (size and grade of the deposit), the technical feasibility of extracting and processing the ores into products, the environmental and social license to operate in the area, and the site’s access to renewable power, infrastructure etc.
Europe faces an undersupply of domestically produced mineral and metal resources. Significantly more regional resources need to be found and brought into production to build and power the secure, low-carbon, highly electrified, and technology dependent economy its citizens expect in an era of “great game” geopolitics and unprecedented environmental and energy challenges.
Metamorphic has, and will continue to be, steadfast in its commitment to the environment. Our founders have been instrumental in developing and promoting low-impact endoscopic mining approaches, and we make a conscientious effort to target projects where it is likely that surplus material can be reduced to a minimum, can be utilized, or will be benign.
- Excellent transport infrastructure with all areas close to the coast. This factor improves project economics relative to remote inland projects (e.g. in many parts of Canada, Australia, Africa etc) and reduces CO2 emissions associated with transport.
- An extremely reliable power grid based on >98% renewable energy. Fully decarbonized mining operations can be realized more readily than in any other jurisdiction.
- A stable, trust-based society with high environmental and social standards. A reliable government and operational regime reduces risk.
- Participation in European Union funding programs and access to European markets.
- Increased government and public support for a re-invigorated mineral sector. The Norwegian government is actively promoting the mineral sector and responsible resource development.
- Favourable geology that has been underexplored for mineral resources in the modern era. Norway has large prospective areas that have received minimal or no exploration and drilling within the past 50 years.