About Boet Materials

Our Story in Mining

Boet Materials Corp. is a critical minerals development company committed to advancing world-class lithium projects with precision, integrity, and respect for people and the planet.

Mineral Properties

Operating Jurisdictions

Skilled Engineers

Built on Expertise. Driven by Purpose.

Founded with a clear mission to advance the global energy transition, Boet Materials Corp. has grown from a regional exploration company into a vertically integrated critical minerals platform. Our team combines decades of geological, engineering, and environmental expertise.

With assets anchored in the resource-rich Clearwater Basin and emerging targets across stable mining jurisdictions in Western Canada, we bring focused expertise with local precision. Every project begins with rigorous scientific assessment and community engagement.

We believe that responsible resource development is not just possible — it's essential. Our proprietary extraction technologies reduce environmental impact while maximizing recovery, setting a new standard for sustainable mining in the 21st century.

Leadership

The Team Behind Boet

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P.Eng., MBA

James Thornton

Chief Executive Officer

With over 25 years in the mining and resources sector, James has led the development of multiple large-scale mineral projects across North America. He holds a P.Eng. designation and an MBA from the University of Toronto, bringing both technical depth and strategic vision to Boet Materials Corp.

P.Eng., MBA

James Thornton

Chief Executive Officer

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P.Geo., M.Sc.

Robert Fraser

VP Exploration

Robert is a professional geoscientist with 18 years of exploration experience across sedimentary basins in Western Canada. He specialises in lithium brine geochemistry and has been instrumental in defining the Clearwater Basin resource. He holds an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Alberta.

P.Geo., M.Sc.

Robert Fraser

VP Exploration

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CPA, CFA

Jacklyn Davis

Chief Financial Officer

Jacklyn brings 20 years of capital markets and corporate finance expertise to Boet. Previously a managing director at a leading Canadian investment bank, she has structured over C$2 billion in mining financings. Her CPA and CFA designations underpin her rigorous approach to financial stewardship.

CPA, CFA

Jacklyn Davis

Chief Financial Officer

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Ph.D., P.Eng.

John Peters

Chief Technology Officer

John holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and is the architect of Boet's proprietary sorbent-based direct lithium extraction process. With 15 years in process engineering and extractive metallurgy, he has driven innovations that reduce water use by 90% compared to conventional methods.

Ph.D., P.Eng.

John Peters

Chief Technology Officer

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P.Eng., M.Eng.

Nicole Bersman

VP Operations

Nicole oversees all site operations and construction management across Boet's portfolio. A licensed professional engineer with an M.Eng. in Mining Engineering, she has managed large-scale build-outs in Alberta, British Columbia, and internationally, with an impeccable safety record.

P.Eng., M.Eng.

Nicole Bersman

VP Operations

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LL.B., ESG-P

Rubert Holmes

VP Government & Regulatory

Rubert leads Boet's government relations, permitting strategy, and regulatory compliance. A qualified lawyer with an ESG practitioner certification, he ensures all operations meet the highest environmental and social governance standards while maintaining meaningful relationships with indigenous communities.

LL.B., ESG-P

Rubert Holmes

VP Government & Regulatory

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