United States Antimony Corporation Provides Operational Update on Madero, Mexico Smelter
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United States Antimony (NYSE:UAMY) has provided an operational update on its 100% owned Madero Smelter in Coahuila, Mexico. A five-member management team conducted an operational review to assess improvements needed to restart operations. The facility aims to process approximately 100 tons of antimony ore per month, with the first international supply expected to arrive in March 2025.
The smelter houses 17 furnaces (3 large, 14 small), with plans to repair and refurbish at least six furnaces over the next 30 days. The capital expenditure program, estimated at less than $1 Million, includes improvements to air compressors, construction of air control plenum systems, and furnace tilting. These upgrades aim to streamline operations and reduce human interaction.
According to John C. Gustavsen, President of the Antimony Division, the company has rehired important field personnel and notes that worldwide antimony prices have reached all-time highs, exceeding $20.00 per pound.
Positive
- First international antimony ore shipment secured, arriving March 2025
- Facility capable of processing 100 tons of antimony ore monthly
- Current antimony prices exceeding $20.00 per pound, reaching all-time highs
- Capital expenditure for upgrades less than $1 Million
Negative
- Facility requires significant repairs and refurbishment before full operation
- Only 6 out of 17 furnaces planned for initial refurbishment
- 30-day delay before processing operations can begin
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"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company"
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC," or the "Company"), (NYSE:UAMY) is providing an operational update today on its Madero, Mexico Smelter.
Last week, a management team comprised of five members of the company, traveled to our
There currently exists a total of 17 furnaces at this facility, three large and 14 small furnaces. After meeting with several different qualified Mexican contractors this past week, repairs and refurbishment of at least six of these furnaces will be made over the next 30 days. Additional replacement and repairs include air compressors, construction of air control plenum systems (tin huts over furnaces), tilting of certain furnaces, etc.
While the Madero Smelter is currently operational, part of this capital expenditure program, estimated to be less than
Commenting on this update, Mr. John C. Gustavsen, President of the Antimony Division of the Company, stated, "We have a great seasoned working team assembled who are excited to complete the refurbishing of the Madero Smelter. We have already rehired field personnel who are crucial in achieving our work program objectives. We anticipate being fully prepared when our first international shipments begin arriving in early March. Worldwide antimony prices continue to reach all-time highs with current prices exceeding
About USAC:
United States Antimony Corporation and its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Mexico ("USAC," the "Company," "Our," "Us," or "We") sell processed antimony, zeolite, and precious metals products in the U.S. and Canada. The Company processes antimony ore primarily into antimony oxide, antimony metal, and antimony trisulfide. Our 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. Our antimony metal is used in bearings, storage batteries, and ordnance. Our antimony trisulfide is used as a primer in ammunition. In its operations in Idaho, the Company mines and processes zeolite, a group of industrial minerals used in soil amendment and fertilizer, water filtration, sewage treatment, nuclear waste and other environmental cleanup, odor control, gas separation, animal nutrition, and other miscellaneous applications. We recover certain amounts of precious metals, primarily gold and silver, at our plant in Montana from antimony concentrates.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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Contact:
United States Antimony Corp.
PO Box 540308
Dallas, TX 75354
Jonathan Miller, Vice President - IR
E-Mail: Jmiller@usantimony.com
Phone: 406-606-4117
SOURCE: United States Antimony Corp.
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