For Operators

Operators with documented sites and credible supply.

MotherLode Sourcing is in Phase 1 alpha. Operator intake is request-only during this phase. If your operation has documented historical or active critical-minerals supply, request consideration below.

What we vet

  • 01KYC verification including entity and beneficial ownership.
  • 02AML attestation including source-of-funds and source-of-metal.
  • 03OFAC sanctions screening at onboarding and continuously thereafter.
  • 04Chain-of-custody documentation including assay records, geographic origin, and prior-owner history.
  • 05State precious-metals dealer license verification where applicable.
  • 06Beneficial owner background check.

What you provide

  • •Site documentation: location, operational period, regulatory framework, current claim status.
  • •Assay records, where available. Modern or historical both accepted.
  • •Proof of operational status: active production, reclamation phase, tailings reprocessing, or active permitting.
  • •Federal funding flag if applicable: DOE, DOD, ARPA-E, state critical-minerals commission. Award ID where known.
  • •Beneficial ownership disclosure willingness under standard KYC framework.

Federally funded operators (DOE / DOD / ARPA-E / state critical-minerals awardees) receive priority vetting and priority surfacing during Phase 1 alpha.

Request consideration

Operator intake.

We respond within five business days. Submissions are treated confidentially. No information is shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

We respond within 5 business days. All submissions confidential.