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Locksley Reports High-Grade Antimony Concentrate at Significantly Higher Grades than Comparable American Projects in Initial Metallurgical Test Work of Surface Samples from the Company's Desert Antimony Mine Project in California

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Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) reported initial metallurgical test work on surface samples from its Desert Antimony Mine in California produced a 68.1% antimony (Sb) flotation concentrate from first-pass rougher/regrind/cleaner tests. The company said this grade is ~95% of the technical maximum stibnite grade of 71.68% and comfortably exceeds a cited marketable threshold of 55% Sb. Locksley plans to collect a bulk underground sample for further testwork and ingot production and highlighted a collaboration with Rice University to develop DeepSolv™ for domestic antimony processing.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) ha comunicato che i primi lavori metallurgici sui campioni superficiali provenienti dalla Desert Antimony Mine in California hanno prodotto un concentrato di antimonio (Sb) a flottazione del 68,1% dai test iniziali di rougher/regrind/cleaner. L'azienda ha detto che questo grado è circa il 95% del massimo tecnico di stibnito pari al 71,68% e supera comodamente una soglia di commerciabilità citata del 55% Sb. Locksley prevede di raccogliere un campione bulk sotterraneo per ulteriori test e produzione di lingotti e ha evidenziato una collaborazione con la Rice University per sviluppare DeepSolv™ per l'elaborazione domestica dell'antimonio.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) informó que los primeros trabajos metalúrgicos con muestras de superficie de su Desert Antimony Mine en California produjeron un concentrado de flotación de antimonio (Sb) del 68,1% a partir de pruebas iniciales de rougher/regrind/cleaner. La compañía indicó que este grado es ~95% del grado técnico máximo de estibnita de 71,68% y supera con holgura una umbral comercial citada de 55% Sb. Locksley planea recolectar una muestra subterránea a granel para más pruebas y producción de lingotes y destacó una colaboración con la Rice University para desarrollar DeepSolv™ para el procesamiento doméstico de antimonio.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF)는 캘리포니아주 Desert Antimony Mine의 표면 샘플에 대한 초기 광물 처리 시험이 68.1%의 안티몬(Sb) 플로테이션 농축물을 산출했다고 밝혔으며, 이는 1차 rougher/regrind/cleaner 테스트에서 나온 결과입니다. 회사는 이 등급이 기술적 최대 스티브나이트 등급인 71.68%의 약 95%에 해당하고, 인용된 시장성 임계치인 55% Sb를 편하게 초과한다고 말했습니다. Locksley는 추가 시험 및 인곳 생산을 위한 대량 지하 샘플을 수집할 계획이며, 국내 안티몬 가공을 위한 DeepSolv™ 개발을 위해 Rice University와의 협력을 강조했습니다.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) a déclaré que les premiers travaux métallurgiques sur des échantillons de surface de sa Desert Antimony Mine en Californie ont produit un concentré de flottation d’antimoine (Sb) à 68,1% à partir des tests initiaux rougher/regrind/cleaner. La société a indiqué que ce grade représente environ 95% du grade technique maximal de stibnite de 71,68% et dépasse largement le seuil commercial indiqué de 55% Sb. Locksley prévoit de prélever un échantillon en sous-sol en vrac pour des tests supplémentaires et la production d’ingots, et a mis en évidence une collaboration avec l’Université Rice pour développer DeepSolv™ en vue du traitement domestique de l’antimoine.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) berichtete, dass erste metallurgische Tests an Oberflächenproben von seiner Desert Antimony Mine in Kalifornien ein Flotationskonzentrat mit 68,1% Antimon (Sb) aus den ersten Rougher/Regrind/Cleaner-Tests ergeben haben. Das Unternehmen sagte, dieser Gehalt liege bei ca. 95% der technischen Maximalstärke von Stibnit mit 71,68% und übertreffe deutlich eine zitierte marktbeherrschende Schwelle von 55% Sb. Locksley plant, eine Bulk-Untertagprobe für weitere Tests und die Produktion von Barren zu sammeln und hob eine Zusammenarbeit mit der Rice University zur Entwicklung von DeepSolv™ für die heimische Antimonverarbeitung hervor.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) ذكرت أن أعمال الاختبار المعدني الأولية على عينات سطحية من منجم Desert Antimony في كاليفورنيا أنتجت مركز فلوتاسيون من الأنتيمون (Sb) بنسبة 68.1% من اختبارات rougher/regrind/cleaner في الجولة الأولى. قالت الشركة إن هذا المستوى يقارب ~95% من الحد الفني الأقصى لعيار الأنتيمون الفني وهو 71.68% ويتجاوز بسهولة عتبة السوق القابلة للبيع المذكورة والتي تبلغ 55% Sb. تخطط Locksley لجمع عينة كبيرة من تحت الأرض للمزيد من الاختبارات وإنتاج السبائك وأكدت تعاوناً مع جامعة رايس لتطوير DeepSolv™ لمعالجة الأنتيمون محلياً.

Locksley Resources (OTCQB: LKYRF) 报告称来自加利福尼亚州 Desert Antimony Mine 的地表样品的初步冶金测试工作,在一次粗磨/再研磨/清理的测试中产生了一个 68.1% 的锑(Sb)浮选精矿。公司表示,这一品位大约为技术最大反莘矿品位的 95%,即 71.68%,并且明显高于公开的市场可销售阈值 55% Sb。Locksley 计划采集一个地下大规模样本以进行进一步测试和铸锭生产,并强调与 Rice University 的合作,开发 DeepSolv™ 用于国内的砷锑加工。

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  • 68.1% Sb first-pass flotation concentrate achieved
  • Concentrate equals 95% of technical maximum stibnite grade (71.68% Sb)
  • Reported concentrate grade well above 55% marketable sales threshold
  • Bulk-sample program commencing for further testwork and ingot production
Negative
  • Results based on only two preliminary tests on surface samples
  • No recovery rates or scalable processing results disclosed yet

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Locksley Resources, (ASX: LKY; OTCQB: LKYRF) announced that the company's advancing metallurgical test work program being conducted on surface samples collected from the Desert Antimony Mine (DAM) Prospect at the company's project in the Mojave Desert is producing concentrate grades believed to be significantly higher than comparable American projects (as reported in publicly available information from Perpetua, Nova Minerals, US Antimony Corp, Costerfield and Hillgrove).

According to early results, excellent high grade final flotation concentrate of 68.1% antimony has been achieved from first pass rougher/regrind/cleaner flotation tests. The concentrate is 95% of technical maximum stibnite grade of 71.68% showing minimal impurities, significantly exceeding marketable sales requirements of a minimum of 55%.

High-grade antimony (Sb) concentrate was achieved with only two preliminary tests, indicating minimal flowsheet development is expected to be required to maximize both grade and recovery. Work is commencing to collect a bulk sample from the underground workings for further testwork and production of antimony ingot. More detailed information here: https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-03005038-6A1288944&v=undefined.

Grades at this level of purity are much sought after by the U.S. government as a result of the US priority for a fully 100% Made in America strategy for critical minerals. Antimony is one of these minerals, particularly due to its use in munitions, semiconductors and energy systems. Locksley's own strategy aligns with that of the US government and the company continues to rapidly advance their efforts in this area.

Locksley Resources (https://www.locksleyresources.com.au) is an Australian-based explorer focused on critical minerals and base metals, with assets in both the U.S. and Australia. The company is actively advancing its U.S. Asset, the Mojave Project, in California, targeting rare earth elements (REE) and antimony (The Desert Antimony Mine). The company also has a strategic collaboration with Rice University to develop DeepSolv™ for domestic processing of North American antimony. This agreement is a cornerstone of Locksley's U.S. Critical Minerals and Energy Resilience Strategy to accelerate "mine-to-market" deployment of antimony in the U.S.

Contact: Beverly Jedynak, beverly.jedynak@viriathus.com, 312-943-1123; 773-350-5793 (cell)

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FAQ

What antimony grade did Locksley (LKYRF) report from the Desert Antimony Mine on Oct 8, 2025?

Locksley reported a 68.1% antimony flotation concentrate from initial surface-sample test work.

How does the 68.1% Sb concentrate compare to marketable requirements for antimony?

The reported 68.1% Sb exceeds the cited marketable sales minimum of 55% Sb.

Are Locksley’s Desert Antimony Mine test results production-scale for LKYRF?

No; results are from preliminary surface-sample tests and Locksley is commencing a bulk-sample program for further testing.

Did Locksley (LKYRF) disclose recovery percentages for the 68.1% Sb concentrate?

No recovery percentages were disclosed in the initial announcement.

What’s the significance of 95% of technical maximum stibnite grade reported by Locksley (LKYRF)?

Locksley said the 68.1% Sb concentrate is about 95% of the theoretical stibnite maximum of 71.68% Sb, indicating minimal impurities in the sample concentrate.

Will Locksley (LKYRF) pursue domestic processing for antimony?

Locksley highlighted a strategic collaboration with Rice University to develop DeepSolv™ for North American antimony processing as part of its U.S. strategy.
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