Scandium Canada
Scandium Canada is a Montreal-based public mining and advanced-materials company developing the Crater Lake primary scandium project in Nunavik, Quebec and proprietary aluminum-scandium alloys and powders serving aerospace, automotive, defense, clean energy, and additive manufacturing customers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersMontreal, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scandium Canada does
Scandium Canada Ltd. (TSX-V: SCD), formerly Imperial Mining Group Ltd., is a Canadian public mining and advanced-materials developer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, focused on the Crater Lake scandium project in Nunavik, Quebec and downstream aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloy commercialization through its wholly-owned Scandium+ division. The Crater Lake property covers 47 km² across 96 contiguous exclusive exploration mining claims, approximately 200 km northeast of Schefferville, and is described by McGill University's Dr. Anthony Williams-Jones as North America's largest primary source of scandium and the world's leading primary scandium deposit.
The Scandium+ division has developed two proprietary Al-Sc alloys — A535 and AA7075 — and their corresponding metal powders designed for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing, reporting relative densities above 99% and ultimate tensile strength of 330–380 MPa. The division also covers Al-Sc-zirconium welding wire prototypes produced by the Centre de Métallurgie du Québec for welding and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) applications. A US provisional patent titled "Aluminum alloy powders for additive manufacturing. Methods of producing the same and uses thereof" was filed with the USPTO in September 2024, with a PCT application filed in September 2025 to establish global priority. R&D collaborations span McMaster University (foundational alloy work), the University of Waterloo's Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (L-PBF process parameters), ALPOMET in Türkiye (powder atomization and ICME alloy design), CMQ (welding/WAAM), and Eck Industries (battery-enclosure prototyping).
The company is pre-revenue and is moving its flagship asset from a 2022 Preliminary Economic Assessment toward a pre-feasibility study expected in June 2026, supported by up to C$6.9 million of Natural Resources Canada funding and a planned hydrometallurgical plant at Schefferville. Planned revenue mechanics include direct sales of scandium concentrate/refined scandium to alloy manufacturers, sales and licensing of Scandium+ Al-Sc powders and alloys, and co-development research partnerships. Target end-markets are aerospace (Boeing is reported as actively evaluating for Al-Sc qualification), automotive and electric-mobility, defense, clean energy (wind, hydrogen), and advanced manufacturing service bureaus. The 2026 4,000-metre diamond drilling campaign is dedicated primarily to producing an 8–10 tonne metallurgical bulk sample for feasibility testwork.
Scandium Canada firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scandium Canada
- Legal name
- Scandium Canada Ltd.
- Website
- https://scandium-canada.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Scandium Canada is a Montreal-based public mining and advanced-materials company developing the Crater Lake primary scandium project in Nunavik, Quebec and proprietary aluminum-scandium alloys and powders serving aerospace, automotive, defense, clean energy, and additive manufacturing customers.
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- akta.pro rank
Scandium Canada industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Critical Minerals and Specialty Alloys
- NAICS
- Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production (331313), Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331529), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (32518)
- SIC
- Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330), Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Wire & Rod Feedstock (DED/WAAM) (IMAAABAF)
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Where Scandium Canada is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montreal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Scandium Canada business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
Revenue model
- Scandium Mineral Production: Once the Crater Lake project reaches production, the company plans to mine and process scandium ore to produce scandium concentrate and/or refined scandium products for sale to alloy manufacturers and end-users in aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy sectors.
- Aluminum-Scandium Alloy and Powder Sales: The Scandium+ division commercializes proprietary Al-Sc alloys (A535 and AA7075) and metal powders for additive manufacturing (L-PBF) and welding/WAAM applications. Revenue streams include direct sales of alloy powders and licensing arrangements with industrial manufacturers.
- Co-Development and Research Partnerships: Revenue from collaborative R&D agreements with industrial partners for Al-Sc alloy development, qualification, and commercialization, targeting aerospace structural components, electric motor systems, hydrogen storage, and defense applications.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
Scandium Canada product offering
Product offeringCore offering
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Product overview
Scandium Canada operates two core business lines: the Crater Lake mining project (North America's largest primary scandium source located in Nunavik, Quebec) and the Scandium+ division dedicated to aluminum-scandium alloy development. The Scandium+ division has developed two proprietary Al-Sc alloys (A535 and AA7075) and their corresponding metal powders designed specifically for additive manufacturing (3D printing/L-PBF) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). The company also produces SC7075/Sc/Zr welding wire. The portfolio connects vertically from raw scandium extraction through to finished advanced materials for aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy applications.
Differentiator
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Quantifiable outcome
- Relative densities above 99% and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 330-380 MPa achieved in L-PBF processes with proprietary Al-Sc alloys A535 and AA7075
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Companies that use Scandium Canada
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Scandium Canada technology and API
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Scandium Canada partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- University of Waterloo (MSAM - Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory)coreScandium Canada signed a mutual non-disclosure agreement with the University of Waterloo's MSAM Laboratory to establish a research collaboration focused on additive manufacturing of aluminum-scandium alloys. The partnership utilizes MSAM's over $25 million in specialized equipment at Catalyst137 in Kitchener, Ontario. The initial objective is to reduce costs associated with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) technology and develop process parameters for Al-Sc alloys. Led by Professor Mihaela Vlasea (MSAM Co-Director) and Luc Duchesne, Ph.D. (CSO of Scandium Canada and Head of Scandium+).
- ALPOMET Mühendislik Danışmanlık Yazılım İmalat San. ve Tic. Ltd.coreScandium Canada signed an agreement with ALPOMET, a Turkish advanced materials engineering company based in Kocaeli, Türkiye, establishing a strategic collaboration on specialty scandium-based alloys. The partnership covers metal powder production (gas and ultrasonic atomization), Al-Sc alloy design supported by ICME (Integrated Computational Materials Engineering), additive manufacturing, hydrogen storage applications, and material characterization. ALPOMET brings experience in ICME-based alloy design and powder production, including work supported by the pan-European Eureka network.
- Centre de Métallurgie du Québec (CMQ)minorAl-Sc welding wire prototypes were produced by the Centre de Métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) for welding and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). Qualification testing is underway with major end-users in the advanced manufacturing sector.
- WSP (Canada)coreWSP is conducting environmental assessment work at Crater Lake from June to September 2026, including fauna and flora inventories, fish habitat surveys, and hydrogeological and geochemical studies in support of the prefasibility study. WSP also prepared the NI 43-101 Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Crater Lake project (April 2025).
- Laurentia ExplorationminorLaurentia Exploration manages camp logistics and the 2026 diamond drilling campaign at the Crater Lake project. Camp mobilization began in late April 2026, with drilling expected to continue through August 2026. Core samples are shipped to Laurentia's facility for QAQC before analysis.
- Naskapi Nation of KawawachikamachcoreScandium Canada signed a pre-development agreement with the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach in 2024, establishing the basis for long-term collaboration regarding the Crater Lake project. The agreement covers the hydrometallurgical plant in Schefferville and collaborative work to study the location and social acceptability of a potential access road between Schefferville and the Crater Lake mine site. In 2025, the Naskapi Nation invested in Scandium Canada, acquiring up to 5% equity. In 2026, the Naskapi Nation launched the Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project to assess potential multi-user access corridor options within their traditional territory.
- McMaster UniversitycoreCollaboration with McMaster University in Ontario, Canada resulted in the development of two proprietary Al-Sc alloys (A535 and AA7075) and their metal powders for additive manufacturing applications. This collaboration produced a significant corpus of intellectual property, which led to the provisional patent application filed with the USPTO in September 2024.
- Eck IndustriesminorImperial Mining (now Scandium Canada) and Eck Industries signed a letter of intent in May 2021 for collaborative R&D on scandium-based materials, including prototyping of an aluminum-scandium battery enclosure for a global automotive manufacturer. A joint prototyping project was announced in September 2021.
- FusiA GroupeminorImperial Mining (now Scandium Canada) and FusiA Groupe received a $2.6 million federal grant for collaborative R&D on scandium-aluminum materials.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Scandium Canada competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- NioCorp Developments: Development-stage critical minerals company focused on the Elk Creek project in Nebraska (niobium, scandium, titanium, rare earths). Highly comparable as a publicly listed, pre-revenue North American primary scandium developer pursuing downstream offtake and alloying partnerships.
- Scandium International Mining: Pure-play scandium developer with the Nyngan scandium project in New South Wales, Australia. Closest direct peer — public, single-asset, scandium-focused, advancing toward production with similar offtake and qualification challenges.
- Eck Industries: US specialty aluminum foundry with deep Al-Sc alloy development heritage and a collaboration partner of Scandium Canada on battery enclosures and Al-Sc R&D. Closely comparable in technical focus and customer overlap.
Broad incumbents
- MP Materials: Largest North American producer of rare earth materials and a publicly listed critical minerals incumbent. Comparable as a publicly traded US rare earth/critical minerals champion with downstream ambitions, though at far greater scale.
- USA Rare Earth: US-listed critical minerals company developing the Round Top heavy rare earth and critical minerals deposit in Texas. Comparable as a publicly listed, US-aligned critical minerals developer pursuing downstream alloy and magnet applications.
- RUSAL: Global aluminum incumbent and the largest commercial supplier of Al-Sc master alloys and scandium oxide. Direct competitive incumbent for Scandium Canada's downstream alloy business, particularly in aerospace and transportation.
- Constellium: Global manufacturer of high-value aluminum rolled and extruded products serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging. Comparable incumbent customer and competitor for advanced Al-Sc alloy rolled products in OEM supply chains.
- Alcoa: One of the world's largest aluminum and alumina producers with downstream alloy capabilities. Comparable as a broad aluminum incumbent that could supply or substitute for Al-Sc alloys in aerospace and automotive applications.
Regional players
- Aperam: European specialty alloys and stainless steel producer with aluminum alloy exposure. Comparable as a regional incumbent in Europe that could compete for aerospace and EV Al-Sc offtakes alongside Scandium Canada.
Emerging players
- Velo3D: US metal additive manufacturing systems maker focused on aerospace and defense production parts. Comparable as an emerging L-PBF ecosystem player that benefits from the availability of advanced Al-Sc powders that Scandium Canada is developing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Scandium Canada subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Scandium Canada funding detail
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Funding rounds12 records
Investors5 records
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Scandium Canada M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Scandium Canada
What does Scandium Canada do?
No source material was provided in the input to describe the company's core offering.
Is Scandium Canada a public or private company?
Scandium Canada is a public company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Scandium Canada founded?
Scandium Canada was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Scandium Canada based?
Scandium Canada is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Scandium Canada make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Scandium Mineral Production is the primary driver. The others are aluminum-Scandium Alloy and Powder Sales and co-Development and Research Partnerships.
Who are Scandium Canada's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are NioCorp Developments, Scandium International Mining and Eck Industries. Broad incumbents are MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, RUSAL, Constellium and Alcoa. Aperam is listed as a regional player. Velo3D is listed as an emerging player.
Does Scandium Canada have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scandium Canada.
What industry is Scandium Canada in?
Scandium Canada's product category is Critical Minerals and Specialty Alloys. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAABAF, Metal Wire & Rod Feedstock (DED/WAAM). Its NAICS code is 331313 and its SIC code is 3330.