Cerium (Ce) is a chemical element that is part of the lanthanide group, commonly known as “rare earth elements”. It is found only in small among generally less than fifty parts per million in the earth. Yet it has extraordinary properties as a ductile, malleable, highly electropositive, and very pyrophoric element – it is the only element besides iron that sparks when struck. Cerium has a wide range of applications across industries as diverse as petrochemicals, optical instruments, automobiles, radiography, magnets, and motion picture lighting. Cerium Natural Resources is an independent exploration and production company that draws inspiration from this distinctive and rare element. Cerium’s primary assets are interests in acquisition, development and exploration of crude oil and natural gas properties in partnership with highly efficient operators.  Geographic focus is properties in Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.  Cerium utilizes advanced data analytics to evaluate and acquire interests in oil and gas properties, including prospects with proven and unproven reserves.  Cerium Natural Resources is part of the Cerium Investment Group, a privately owned set of investment companies.  Each of these companies seeks unique investment opportunities, and employs quantitative analysis to drive superior returns.