ABC
mission
Absolutely Critical Resources: Join us as we work to create, sustainably, a world-class mineral company.
Absolutely Critical
Resources Corp.
Absolutely Critical Resources (formerly AFR NuVenture Resources Inc.) is a Canadian mineral exploration company, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) under the symbol ABC. Absolutely Critical Resources is determined to create a world-class mineral exploration company which fosters respect for the environment and surrounding communities through sustainable development, with full transparency, integrity, and good faith.
With extensive experience in the mineral exploration industry, and as a part of our strong dedication to our shareholders, we seek exceptional projects to explore and develop in favourable mineral jurisdictions which have stable political environments and modern, predictable mining legislation.
Values
Promoting sustainable development
Commitment to shareholder value
We believe a transparent, responsible, sustainable business model has the clear potential to yield exceptional performance.
history
Absolutely Critical Resources Corp., formerly named AFR NuVenture Resources Inc., and previously African Metals Corporation, (“AFR”) was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada, in May 1980 with its focus on the African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In July 2016, John F. O’Donnell and David V. Mason were appointed as directors and Simeon Tshisangama was appointed as CEO.
ABC’s new leadership returned the Company to financial and corporate health and good standing. John F. O’Donnell was subsequently appointed as Chairman, President and CEO of ABC, and A. Douglas Hunter was appointed as a director to add professional geological expertise to the Board of Directors. James Tworek joined the board in December of 2025.
On May 4, 2026, the company officially changed its name to Absolutely Critical Resources Corp. and changed its TSX Venture Exchange trading symbol to ABC.
The new name reflects the company’s evolution, strategic direction, and commitment to exploration in reliable jurisdictions for the critical mineral resources which are absolutely essential to support the foundation of economic strength and national security.
ABC continues to examine other opportunities.
our team
Directors
John F. O’Donnell,
BA (Economics), LLB.
Chairman of the Board
Mr. O’Donnell is a businessman and retired lawyer and is primarily involved in the field of corporate finance and securities law. Mr. O’Donnell is a member of the Law Society of Ontario (retired status) and an honourary life member of the Canadian Bar Association. Mr. O’Donnell has an extensive background serving as counsel to, or as a director, officer, or chairman of several successful law firms, private and publicly traded technology, biotechnology, and resource companies with projects located around the globe.
Mr. O’Donnell is also Chairman of the Board of Peloton Minerals Corporation.
David V. Mason,
BA.
Mr. Mason is an independent business consultant and formerly spent many years in corporate finance with the former D&D Securities Inc. He was involved in many financings during his time at D&D. The focus of these financings was specific to the junior mining sector.
Mr. Mason has a vast network of people in the junior mining sector as well as a deep knowledge of the financial community. In addition to his degree in economics, Mr. Mason studied three years of engineering.
Simeon Tshisangama
Mr. Tshisangama has run multiple mining operations in the DRC. He is the founder and CEO of TSM Entreprise, a private DRC-based mining company focused on the production of copper and tin, with a portfolio of exploration and production projects. TSM owns and operates a blister copper smelter plant and logistical facility in Lubumbashi.
He was the Chairman and President of Clairmont Metals Corporation, a private mining company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario that focused on copper and cobalt intermediate products, including concentrates and alloys, for six years.
He holds a degree in Social Science from the University of Lubumbashi in the DRC.
Douglas A. Hunter,
B.Sc. & M.Sc. P.Geo. (PGO)
Mr. Hunter is a Professional Geoscientist. He graduated from Carleton University with an Honours B.Sc. & M.Sc. and has been in mining exploration since 1974. His career began with Teck Cominco and Algoma Steel and Nuinsco Resources. As a co-founder of Wallbridge Mining Company Ltd., he was part of the management team operating the company’s joint ventures with Falconbridge (Xstrata) and Lonmin Plc. in Sudbury, Ontario and he also directed the company’s other exploration projects both in Canada and the USA.
He has held multiple directorships and worked extensively with junior exploration companies. Mr. Hunter is also a former director of Inventus Mining Corp., a company listed on the TSXV whose largest shareholders are Rob McEwen and Eric Sprott.
James C. Tworek
James actively holds positions as Director, Senior Management, and Operational roles in both public and private companies.
Starting in banking in 1998, Mr. Tworek has developed entrepreneurial ventures in Canada and Latin America, with a principal focus on mining and oil and gas projects, in addition to venture capital, project and mezzanine finance in real estate and high-growth emerging market industries.
His strong communication skills, honesty and integrity with investors and stakeholders make him an asset as a board member.
Officers
President and Chief Executive Officer – John F. O’Donnell,
BA (Economics), LLB,
Mr. O’Donnell is a businessman and retired lawyer and is primarily involved in the field of corporate finance and securities law. Mr. O’Donnell is a member of the Law Society of Ontario (retired status) and an honourary life member of the Canadian Bar Association. Mr. O’Donnell has an extensive background serving as counsel to, or as a director, officer, or chairman of several successful law firms, private and publicly traded technology, biotechnology, and resource companies with projects located around the globe.
Mr. O’Donnell is also Chairman of the Board of Peloton Minerals Corporation.
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary – Donald A. Gordon
Donald A. Gordon has over thirty years in corporate finance analysis and business development, involving public and private companies; currently self-employed as an independent corporate finance and due diligence consultant. Also active in corporate and professional associations, involving liaison with institutional investors and fund managers. In the past 10 years, Mr. Gordon has been instrumental in listing and financing over 30 public companies.