United States Antimony Announces Antimony Mining Operations in the State of Montana
United States Antimony (NYSE American:UAMY) has announced the reacquisition of mining claims and property adjacent to its antimony smelting operations in Sanders County, Thompson Falls, Montana. The company owns approximately 24 acres of surface fee simple land and non-patented mining rights on 1,200 acres.
USAC has identified three vein systems with potential antimony deposits and plans both surface and underground mining operations. The company has filed a Small Miners Exclusion Statement (SMES) allowing immediate mining on five acres, with plans to file additional permits. This strategic move aims to reduce dependence on foreign feedstock for their smelter and complement their Alaska antimony operations.
The initiative comes amid China's recent embargos and growing government focus on securing North American critical mineral supply chains, particularly for defense applications.
United States Antimony (NYSE American:UAMY) ha annunciato la riacquisizione di concessioni minerarie e proprietà adiacenti alle sue operazioni di fusione dell'antimonio nella contea di Sanders, a Thompson Falls, Montana. L'azienda possiede circa 24 acri di terreno di proprietà e diritti minerari non brevettati su 1.200 acri.
USAC ha individuato tre sistemi di vene con potenziali depositi di antimonio e prevede operazioni minerarie sia in superficie che sotterranee. La società ha presentato una Dichiarazione di Esclusione per Piccoli Minatori (SMES) che consente l'estrazione immediata su cinque acri, con l'intenzione di richiedere ulteriori permessi. Questa mossa strategica mira a ridurre la dipendenza dalle materie prime estere per il loro impianto di fusione e a integrare le operazioni di antimonio in Alaska.
L'iniziativa arriva in un contesto di embargo recente da parte della Cina e di un crescente interesse governativo nel garantire le catene di approvvigionamento di minerali critici nordamericani, in particolare per applicazioni di difesa.
United States Antimony (NYSE American:UAMY) ha anunciado la readquisición de concesiones mineras y propiedades adyacentes a sus operaciones de fundición de antimonio en el condado de Sanders, Thompson Falls, Montana. La compañía posee aproximadamente 24 acres de terreno de propiedad plena y derechos mineros no patentados sobre 1,200 acres.
USAC ha identificado tres sistemas de vetas con depósitos potenciales de antimonio y planea operaciones mineras tanto superficiales como subterráneas. La empresa ha presentado una Declaración de Exclusión para Pequeños Mineros (SMES) que permite la minería inmediata en cinco acres, con planes de solicitar permisos adicionales. Esta estrategia busca reducir la dependencia de materias primas extranjeras para su fundición y complementar sus operaciones de antimonio en Alaska.
La iniciativa surge en medio de los recientes embargos de China y el creciente enfoque gubernamental en asegurar las cadenas de suministro de minerales críticos en Norteamérica, especialmente para aplicaciones de defensa.
United States Antimony (NYSE American:UAMY)는 몬태나주 톰슨폴스 샌더스 카운티에 위치한 안티모니 제련 작업 인접 광산 채굴권 및 부동산을 재취득했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 약 24에이커의 토지 소유권과 1,200에이커에 달하는 비특허 광산 채굴 권리를 보유하고 있습니다.
USAC는 잠재적인 안티모니 매장량이 있는 세 개의 광맥 시스템을 확인했으며, 지상 및 지하 채굴 작업을 계획하고 있습니다. 회사는 즉시 5에이커에서 채굴할 수 있는 소규모 광부 제외 진술서(SMES)를 제출했으며, 추가 허가도 신청할 예정입니다. 이 전략적 조치는 제련소의 외국 원료 의존도를 줄이고 알래스카 안티모니 사업을 보완하기 위한 것입니다.
이 계획은 중국의 최근 금수 조치와 북미 중요 광물 공급망 확보에 대한 정부의 관심 증대 속에서 추진되고 있으며, 특히 국방 분야 적용을 위해 중요합니다.
United States Antimony (NYSE American:UAMY) a annoncé la réacquisition de concessions minières et de propriétés adjacentes à ses opérations de fusion d'antimoine dans le comté de Sanders, à Thompson Falls, Montana. La société possède environ 24 acres de terrain en pleine propriété et des droits miniers non brevetés sur 1 200 acres.
USAC a identifié trois systèmes de veines avec des dépôts potentiels d'antimoine et prévoit des opérations minières à la fois en surface et souterraines. La société a déposé une Déclaration d'Exclusion pour Petits Mineurs (SMES) permettant une exploitation immédiate sur cinq acres, avec des plans pour déposer d'autres permis. Cette démarche stratégique vise à réduire la dépendance aux matières premières étrangères pour leur fonderie et à compléter leurs opérations d'antimoine en Alaska.
Cette initiative intervient dans un contexte de récents embargos de la Chine et d'un intérêt gouvernemental croissant pour sécuriser les chaînes d'approvisionnement en minéraux critiques en Amérique du Nord, notamment pour des applications de défense.
United States Antimony (NYSE American:UAMY) hat die Rückerwerbung von Bergbaurechten und Grundstücken in der Nähe seiner Antimon-Schmelzbetriebe im Sanders County, Thompson Falls, Montana, bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen besitzt etwa 24 Acres Freehold-Grundstücke und nicht patentierte Bergbaurechte auf 1.200 Acres.
USAC hat drei Adern-Systeme mit potenziellen Antimonvorkommen identifiziert und plant sowohl Tagebau- als auch Untertagebergbaubetriebe. Das Unternehmen hat eine Small Miners Exclusion Statement (SMES) eingereicht, die den sofortigen Abbau auf fünf Acres erlaubt, mit Plänen zur Beantragung weiterer Genehmigungen. Diese strategische Maßnahme zielt darauf ab, die Abhängigkeit von ausländischem Rohmaterial für ihre Schmelze zu verringern und ihre Antimon-Aktivitäten in Alaska zu ergänzen.
Die Initiative erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund der jüngsten Embargos Chinas und des wachsenden staatlichen Fokus auf die Sicherung nordamerikanischer Lieferketten für kritische Mineralien, insbesondere für Verteidigungsanwendungen.
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- Required additional permits still pending from State of Montana and US Forest Service
- Antimony quantities are potential, not yet proven
- Current primary feedstock remains dependent on foreign sources
Insights
UAMY restarting domestic antimony mining creates strategic advantage amid global supply constraints and Chinese market dominance.
UAMY's announcement represents a significant strategic pivot in the domestic critical minerals landscape. The company has stealthily reacquired mining claims adjacent to its existing antimony smelter in Montana, positioning itself to restart antimony mining operations that have been dormant for decades. This development is particularly consequential given China's recent embargoes on antimony and growing concerns about critical mineral supply chain security.
The company now controls 24 acres of surface fee simple land and mining rights on approximately 1,200 acres with three vein systems potentially containing economically viable antimony deposits. Crucially, UAMY has already secured permits to begin immediate mining operations on five acres through a Small Miners Exclusion Statement (SMES) with Montana, with a second SMES filing imminent.
What makes this development particularly significant is the vertical integration advantage it creates. The proximity to UAMY's existing smelter—currently the only operational antimony smelter in the United States—eliminates substantial transportation and logistics costs typically associated with processing imported ore. This integration between domestic mining operations (both in Montana and Alaska) and processing capabilities positions UAMY as what they claim is "the first fully integrated antimony company in the world."
The timing aligns with increased governmental focus on securing domestic supply chains for critical minerals, particularly those with defense applications. The company specifically references "significant price increases" for antimony ore globally, suggesting favorable economics for this operational restart. For investors, this represents a potential transformation from being primarily a processor of foreign antimony to becoming a fully integrated producer with greater control over its supply chain and potentially improved margins.
"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company"
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DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2025 / United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC," "US Antimony," the "Company"), (NYSE American:UAMY), announced today that it has been stealthily reacquiring mining claims and real property since earlier this year, immediately adjacent to its existing antimony smelting operations located in Sanders County, Thompson Falls, Montana.
Mining operations at these properties were initiated back in the early 70's by prior management of the Company in and around our existing operating antimony smelter. The Company owns today approximately 24 acres of surface fee simple land and non-patented mining rights on approximately 1,200 acres.
After a thorough review of the geology, historical records, and actual "boots on the ground" observations in and around our existing operations, it was determined earlier this year that existing quantities of antimony, sufficient to re-establish profitable mining activities, could exist in the three vein systems on the property. Additionally, it was determined that surface mining operations with a minimal pre-development expenditure could possibly be feasible in addition to the prior underground mining operations that were previously utilized. The Company is permitted to begin immediate mining operations on the five acres of the patented property, having filed a Small Miners Exclusion Statement (SMES) with the State of Montana. We intend to file a second SMES within the next 10 days in addition to filing Exploration Permit applications with both the State of Montana (DEQ) and the US Forest Service. With the proximity of the only U.S. operating smelter next door, overall economics are obviously very attractive. Today the primary source of feedstock for this smelter is foreign. With the combination of Montana material now along with material from our Alaska antimony operating activities, our planned growth objectives become further insured.
Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Gary C. Evans, Chairman and CEO of USAC, stated, "The U.S. Government is continuing to get actively involved in securing North American supply chains of critical minerals, especially antimony. This is due to China's dominance and embargos initiated last year. Market rules do not apply to national security and China does not play fairly in the global free marketplace as we outlined in our Form 8-K dated June 27, 2025. Governments around the world are finally beginning to understand the need to secure their own supply chains, specifically for critical minerals. There continues to exist a worldwide shortage of this critical material necessary for our Department of Defense. The significant price increase experienced for worldwide supplies of antimony ore have made this decision to reopen our existing antimony mine adjacent to our smelting operations an easy one. With these mining claims combined with our over 35,000 plus acres of new mining claims located in Alaska, we are the first company to restart mining operations in the United States going back decades. Additionally, we are the first fully integrated antimony company in the world having our own antimony supply and controlling both our own midstream and downstream operations."
About USAC:
United States Antimony Corporation and its subsidiaries in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada ("USAC," "U.S. Antimony," the "Company," "Our," "Us," or "We") sell antimony, zeolite, and precious metals primarily in the U.S. and Canada. The Company processes third party ore primarily into antimony oxide, antimony metal, antimony trisulfide, and precious metals at its facilities located in Montana and Mexico. Antimony oxide is used to form a flame-retardant system for plastics, rubber, fiberglass, textile goods, paints, coatings, and paper, as a color fastener in paint, and as a phosphorescent agent in fluorescent light bulbs. Antimony metal is used in bearings, storage batteries, and ordnance. Antimony trisulfide is used as a primer in ammunition. The Company also recovers precious metals, primarily gold and silver, at its Montana facility from third party ore. At its Bear River Zeolite ("BRZ") facility located in Idaho, the Company mines and processes zeolite, a group of industrial minerals used in water filtration, sewage treatment, nuclear waste and other environmental cleanup, odor control, gas separation, animal nutrition, soil amendment and fertilizer, and other miscellaneous applications. The Company acquired mining claims and leases located in Alaska and Ontario, Canada and leased a metals concentration facility in Montana in 2024 that could expand its operations as well as its product offerings.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Readers should note that, in addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and intended to be covered by, the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company including matters related to the Company's operations, pending contracts and future revenues, financial performance and profitability, ability to execute on its increased production and installation schedules for planned capital expenditures, and the size of forecasted deposits. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's most recent filings, including Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "pro forma," and other similar words and expressions. Forward- looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.
Contact:
United States Antimony Corp.
4438 W. Lovers Lane, Unit 100
Dallas, TX 75209
Jonathan Miller, VP, Investor Relations
E-Mail: Jmiller@usantimony.com
Phone: 406-606-4117
SOURCE: United States Antimony Corp.
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