At Cullinan Metals, our mission is to explore, develop, and secure the critical rare earth elements that power modern defense, AI, and autonomous systems.
We focus on the materials that underpin next-generation military and dual-use technologies - rare earth elements essential to high-performance magnets, precision-guided systems, radar and sensor arrays, advanced communications, and electric propulsion systems used across drones, robotics, and aerospace platforms.
In today’s environment, rare earths are not optional—they are strategic. They enable the performance edge in everything from unmanned aerial systems and autonomous ground robotics to satellite navigation and advanced electronic warfare infrastructure.
At Cullinan Metals, we are committed to identifying and advancing these strategically vital resources, strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting the technologies that define modern defense capability and industrial innovation.
Leadership Team
Christopher Huggins
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Mr. Huggins has over 25 years experience working with mining, technology, and capital equipment companies in management, business development and operational roles. His early career began working as a regional exploration geologist for Homestake Mining around the Eskay Creek, Snip Mine, Stewart and Dease Lake Camps. Over the past decade, Mr. Huggins developed and delivered innovative capital equipment and financial solutions for surface and underground mining operations across NWT and Yukon, managing accounts for Finning Canada. Mr. Huggins also serves on two public boards, including serving as a director for Exploits Discovery Corp. Mr. Huggins has been active, in recent years, in Canada’s Newfoundland & Labrador and has a BSc in Geology from the University of British Columbia.
Simon Tso
Mr. Tso is also a co-founder of Zeus Capital Ltd., a boutique corporate finance firm that specializes in providing financial advisory, valuation and consulting services. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Tso spent a number of years as an Associate at a local corporate finance firm and as a Senior Accountant at a firm of Chartered Accountants. Mr. Tso graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree with honours from the UBC Sauder School of Business, and is both a CFA Charterholder and a Chartered Professional Accountant.
Aleem Fidai
Mr. Aleem Fidai, based in Vancouver, brings specialized expertise in strategic, investor-focused marketing, online communications, and shareholder relations. A successful resource sector investor, he has built a strong investor network and a track record in operational improvement, marketing strategy, and corporate promotion across North America and Europe. As the founder and CEO of Senergy Communications Capital, a leading investor relations and marketing firm, Aleem has managed multimillion-dollar media and advertising spend for publicly listed companies in Canada. Aleem understands the dynamics of attracting investors across all demographics. He has already worked with over 40+ public companies, making a notable impact in the industry at such an early stage in his career. Aleem is focused on adding true value to public companies with well thought out digital strategies.
Raylen Tamayo
Ms. Tamayo brings over 8 years of experience in finance and accounting, primarily within publicly listed companies. She began her career as an assurance and consulting associate at a top accounting firm and has since advanced through senior finance roles across a range of sectors. Her areas of expertise include IFRS compliance, financial reporting and management, control and process streamlining, as well as advisory services for initial public offerings (IPOs) and reverse takeovers (RTOs). Ms. Tamayo currently serves as a Manager at Zeus Accounting Solutions Corp., where she also holds Controller roles for several companies. She holds a Master’s degree from the University Canada West, where she majored in Finance.
This website contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s exploration plans, development objectives, future operations, market opportunities, and potential project outcomes. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and beliefs as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein. Such factors include, without limitation, exploration and development risks, commodity price fluctuations, financing requirements, regulatory approvals, market conditions, and general economic, geopolitical, and industry-related risks. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties affecting the Company and technical information on Burnt Pond and Oculus Rare Earth are available in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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