Project Overview 

The Sisson Project is an advanced stage critical minerals development initiative led by Northcliff Resources Ltd., focused on establishing a major tungsten and molybdenum production hub in Canada. It encompasses the development of one of the largest structurally controlled tungsten-molybdenum deposits in the world into a modern open pit mining operation. The project is designed to deliver secure, responsibly sourced supply of critical minerals that are essential for industrial, clean energy, defense, aerospace and advanced manufacturing applications. Tungsten and molybdenum are both listed as critical minerals by the Government of Canada due to their strategic importance to high technology and national security supply chains. NCF+1 

The Sisson Project has advanced through multiple stages of feasibility testing and regulatory approvals, and recent federal support has strengthened its positioning as a priority nation building project. The Government of Canada has referred the Sisson Project to the Major Projects Office to coordinate regulatory, environmental and Indigenous engagement processes that will support progression toward a construction decision and eventual production. Investing News Network (INN) 

Location & Jurisdiction 

Primary Location: Sisson Brook property, near Stanley and Juniper, New Brunswick, Canada, approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Fredericton, the provincial capital. NCF 
Province: New Brunswick 
Federal Jurisdiction: Canada 
Traditional Territories: The project is within lands historically occupied and used by Indigenous communities, including Wolastoqey and other Indigenous nations with cultural, social and economic ties to the area. Engagement with local Indigenous communities continues as part of ongoing consultation and partnership discussions. NB Media Co-op 

The project footprint covers approximately 14,140 hectares of mineral tenure controlled by the Sisson Partnership, which comprises Northcliff Resources Ltd. and partner investors. NCF 

Indigenous Partners 

Indigenous engagement has been integral to the Sisson Project’s development process, with consultation activities underway for more than a decade. Northcliff Resources engages with Indigenous communities, including Wolastoqey leadership structures and other First Nations in the region, to understand priorities, support meaningful participation and explore opportunities for economic inclusion and shared benefits. NB Media Co-op 

While formal impact benefit agreements are evolving in parallel with project advancement and Major Projects Office processes, ongoing dialogue reflects a commitment to Indigenous participation in workforce development, business opportunities and environmental stewardship planning. NB Media Co-op 

Key Statistics 

Operator: Northcliff Resources Ltd. (TSX: NCF; OTC: NCFFF) 
Major Ownership: Northcliff Resources holds an 88.5 percent interest in the Sisson Partnership, with Todd Corporation of New Zealand holding the remaining 11.5 percent, reflecting collaborative investor backing. NCF+1 

Commodity Focus: Tungsten, Molybdenum 
Strategic Alignment: Federal critical minerals priorities and Canadian supply chain security strategy 
Status: Referred to the Major Projects Office for coordinated federal action toward construction readiness and permitting support. Investing News Network (INN) 

Geological Scale: The Sisson property hosts a large, structurally controlled intrusion related deposit amenable to open pit mining with substantial proven and probable reserves. MINING.COM 

Project Components 

Resource and Mining Development 

The Sisson deposit is among the largest undeveloped tungsten and molybdenum deposits globally, with estimated proven and probable reserves containing significant quantities of these critical minerals. Tungsten is predominantly present as scheelite and is refined into ammonium paratungstate (APT) for industrial use. Molybdenum occurs as molybdenite. Early technical reports indicate a substantial long life mine capable of processing millions of tonnes of ore over decades. MINING.COM 

Mining operations are planned as a conventional open pit mine, employing truck and shovel fleets for ore extraction followed by on site processing. Concentrate production would be followed by on site or downstream processing facilities. NS Energy Business 

Feasibility and Engineering Workstreams 

A feasibility study completed in 2013 supported the technical premise for project development, and Northcliff Resources has since engaged Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC to lead an updated feasibility study, reflecting current economic parameters, engineering designs and permitting requirements. This updated study effort is a central element of the program that will support a construction decision as part of the project’s advancement. NCF 

Environmental Approvals & Permitting 

The Sisson Project has received key environmental impact assessment approvals from both provincial and federal authorities, with provincial EIA approval granted in 2015 and federal EIA approval received in 2017. These regulatory milestones mark important foundational steps in permitting and environmental stewardship planning. Investing News Network (INN) 

Government Support and Strategic Funding 

In 2025, the Government of Canada invested in the Sisson Project under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, allocating contribution funding to support the update of the feasibility study and advance basic engineering. This federal investment, complemented by funding awarded by the US Department of Defense under a critical minerals supply initiative, underscores the strategic importance of the project to North American supply chain resilience. Canada+1 

Engagement Framework 

Indigenous Consultation and Inclusion 

Northcliff Resources continues to engage local Indigenous communities in dialogue around project planning, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity and potential benefit sharing. Although formal negotiated agreements may still be in progress, the intent is to align project development with Indigenous priorities, cultural values and long term participation in economic outcomes. NB Media Co-op 

Community and Stakeholder Integration 

The Sisson Project engages local communities, municipalities and regional stakeholders in discussions around employment, infrastructure impacts and community benefits. These engagements aim to foster social license and ensure that project development reflects responsible practices in community relations and workforce participation. NB Media Co-op 

Sustainability & ESG Credentials 

Sustainability planning for the Sisson Project includes environmental assessments, water management planning, tailings facility design and reclamation strategies. The project’s permitting history signifies compliance with regulatory environmental frameworks, and ongoing engineering efforts incorporate best practice environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. NCF 

The focus on responsible development seeks to align economic growth with environmental protection, although some community and Indigenous stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding environmental impacts and long term ecological effects. Open dialogue and rigorous environmental oversight are priorities in addressing these perspectives. NB Media Co-op 

Government & Regulatory Support 

Federal Framework 

The Government of Canada has leveraged its Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy to support the Sisson Project through targeted funding and regulatory coordination. Notably, the project was formally referred to the Major Projects Office in late 2025, an initiative intended to bring federal agency alignment, technical resources and strategic oversight to projects deemed nationally significant. This referral is expected to facilitate streamlined consultations, technical reviews and potential acceleration of permitting processes. Investing News Network (INN) 

Provincial Engagement 

The Province of New Brunswick collaborates with the federal government and stakeholders to ensure provincial permitting and regulatory requirements are satisfied as the project advances toward a construction decision. Continued provincial engagement supports alignment with local economic development goals, workforce needs and regional planning frameworks. Canada 

Investment Proposition 

Strategic Advantages 

• Proximity to tidewater and major transportation networks facilitating future concentrate export. NCF 

• Significant tungsten and molybdenum reserves with long life ore potential. MINING.COM 

• Federal and international backing through critical minerals funding and Major Projects Office referral. Investing News Network (INN) 

• Strong partnership structure with Northcliff and global investor Todd Corporation. NCF 

Risk Factors 

• Ongoing capital requirements for construction and commissioning. 

• Commodity price and demand volatility in global minerals markets. 

• Environmental and community concerns that require continued management and consultation. NB Media Co-op 

• Indigenous negotiations and social license issues that affect permitting and project timing. NB Media Co-op 

• Execution risk associated with transitioning from feasibility to full mine development. 

Recent Developments (2025) 

In 2025, the Sisson Project was officially added to the federal nation building projects list and referred to the Major Projects Office, confirming its strategic importance to Canada’s critical minerals strategy and positioning it for coordinated regulatory advancement. Funding from the Canadian government and the US Department of Defense supported feasibility study updates and engineering, reinforcing momentum toward a construction readiness decision. Investing News Network (INN)+1 

Discussions with Indigenous stakeholders and local community representatives are ongoing, and additional on site preparatory activity is anticipated to increase in 2026 as planning continues. NB Media Co-op 

Key Contacts 

Operator: Northcliff Resources Ltd. 
Corporate Website: www.northcliffresources.com 
Investor Relations: Accessible via corporate contact channels 

Investor Resources 

• Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy documents 

• Major Projects Office referral materials 

• Northcliff Resources corporate disclosures and feasibility reports 

• Provincial permitting and environmental assessment records