United States Antimony Corporation to Host Alaska VIP Delegation at First DNR Approved Mohawk Antimony Property Today

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United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE:UAMY) announced a significant VIP site visit at its newly acquired Mohawk Antimony Property near Ester, Alaska on September 8, 2025. The event brings together key Alaska state and federal leaders to discuss USAC's critical mineral operations in the Fairbanks area.

The company, operating North America's only two antimony smelters, recently received DNR approval for mining permits and will commence operations at the Mohawk property. As the sole domestic antimony processor, USAC plays a crucial role in reducing U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers, particularly significant given that China controls over 60% of global raw antimony supply and 80% of downstream processing. The company produces antimony metal ingots, antimony trioxide, and MIL SPEC-approved antimony trisulfide for military applications.

Positive

• Recently acquired Mohawk Antimony Property received DNR approval for mining operations
• Status as North America's only antimony processor with two smelters
• Production capability for MIL SPEC antimony trisulfide approved by DLA for military applications
• Strategic positioning to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign antimony supply

Negative

• Heavy reliance on single Montana smelter for processing all raw ore
• Significant Chinese control (60%+ raw supply, 80%+ processing) indicates strong market competition

"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company"

~ Antimony, Cobalt, Tungsten, and Zeolite ~

DALLAS, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC," "U.S. Antimony," or the "Company") (NYSE:UAMY)(NYSE Texas:UAMY), operating the only two antimony smelters in North America, announced that it will host an exclusive VIP site visit at the Company's Mohawk Antimony Property near Ester, Alaska today, September 8, 2025.

The event will bring together Alaska state and federal leaders, municipal officials, and industry representatives to learn more about USAC's efforts to responsibly advance critical mineral operations in the Fairbanks general area. Attendees will hear about the importance of antimony to U.S. defense, energy, and technology supply chains, as well as the community benefits this project, among others being conducted by the company, is expected to bring to the region.

Expected attendees include:

• Karisse Ackerman, Fairbanks LIO - Regional Information Officer

• Bernard Aoto, COS to Representative Stapp

• Commissioner John Boyle, Alaska Department of Natural Resources ("DNR")

• Greg Brunghurst, U.S. Senator Sullivan's Fairbanks Regional Director

• Kati Capozzi, President/CEO, Alaska Chamber

• Representative Ashley Carrick, House District 35

• Jenna Colquhoun, Staff to Senator Kawasaki

• Representative Maxine Dibert, House District 31

• Leslie Hajdukovich, U.S. Representative Begich's Fairbanks Regional Director

• Tom Hewitt, Mayor's Office, Fairbanks North Star Borough

• Senator Scott Kawasaki, Senate District P

• Sonja Kawasaki, Legal Counsel for Alaska Senate Majority

• Nick LaJiness, Assembly Seat E, Fairbanks North Star Borough

• Paul Menke, Staff to Senator Cronk

• Stacy Pense, U.S. Senator Murkowski's Fairbanks Regional Director

• Representative Mike Prax, House District 33

• Mayor David Pruhs, City of Fairbanks

• Stuart Relay, COS to Representative Carrick

• Anne Rittgers, Staff to Senator Gary Stevens

• Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director, Alaska Miners Association

• Representative Will Stapp, House District 32

• Crystal Tidwell, Fairbanks City Council Member

• Legislative staff from Senators Gary Stevens and Mike Cronk, along with representatives from the Alaska Senate Majority, the Fairbanks Legislative Information Office, and the Fairbanks City Council

• Federal representatives from the offices of U.S. Representative Begich, U.S. Senator Sullivan, and U.S. Senator Murkowski

From United States Antimony Corporation:

• Gary C. Evans, Chairman & CEO

• Rod Blakestad, Vice President & Senior Geologist - Antimony Division

• Rebecca Gower, Assistant Vice President & Geologist - Antimony Division

The site tour will take place at the Mohawk Antimony Property, located approximately 0.8 miles north of the St. Patrick and Henderson roads junction in Ester, Alaska. This historic mining property was acquired by USAC at the end of June and constitutes a patented mining property with already identified significant antimony potential. Approval of our necessary mining permits on this property were received from the DNR on Friday, September 5, 2005. Therefore, the Mohawk Antimony property will be our first antimony where mining operations begin later today, after this VIP Delegation gathering.

"Hosting Alaska's state, federal, and mining leaders at our newly acquired Mohawk Antimony Property reflects our commitment to transparency, local collaboration, and responsible development," said Gary C. Evans, Chairman & CEO of United States Antimony Corporation. "This project highlights Alaska's important role in America's resource future, while also underscoring USAC's mission to strengthen U.S. critical mineral independence away from foreign adversaries. USAC is and has been the only United States processor and producer of antimony and antimony products for several decades. USAC produces antimony metal ingots, antimony trioxide, and antimony trisulfide. In 2023, USAC produced MIL SPEC antimony trisulfide that was subsequently approved by the DLA, which means we meet Military Spec requirements.

 

USAC's efforts align directly with America's broader strategic priorities, especially under this Administration. As the sole domestic smelter of antimony, the Company plays a critical role in reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for materials essential to defense, aerospace, and energy technologies. At the same time, USAC is committed to environmental stewardship - modernizing historic mine sites, cleaning up the lands left in poor condition by previous mining operations, responsibly managing resources, and engaging local communities. By combining national security needs with sustainable development, USAC is repositioning Alaska as a cornerstone of America's critical mineral resource base.

With China controlling over 60% of global raw antimony supply and more than 80% of downstream processing, USAC's Alaska operations represent a unique opportunity to advance domestic mineral independence while supporting local economic growth. This raw ore will then be trucked to USAC's existing smelter in Montana, currently under significant expansion, to be processed for both our military and industrial customers. Late last week, 'China Shakes Its Fist at U.S. With Parade,' as quoted in the World News of the Wall Street Journal ("WSJ"). The military parade showcased China's warm relations with the leaders from Russia, Iran, and North Korea. As quoted by the WSJ, 'The parade was a reminder of Xi's ambitions to make China a first-rate military power capable of protecting its global interests, competing with the U.S. for strategic dominance and potentially seizing Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its territory.' Xi is promoting a message of 'national sacrifice - not as victims, but as a function of willpower and national resolve' as quoted in the WSJ by Vincent Chang, a China historian at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

There is no question our country is 'behind the eight ball' as it relates to our control of both critical minerals and rare earths. However, we can and will solve this problem faster than our foreign adversaries can understand. This is America…look at our history…look at our resolve…and you better get out of our way!"

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. During 2024 and 2025, the Company leased a metals concentration facility located in Montana and began acquiring mining claims and leases located in Montana, Alaska and Ontario, Canada in an effort to expand its operations as well as its product offerings.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's future operations, production levels, financial performance, business strategy, market conditions, demand for antimony, zeolite, other critical minerals, and precious metals, expected costs, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which the Company operates, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "could," and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements, including, but not limited to: fluctuations in the market prices and demand for antimony and zeolite; changes in domestic and global economic conditions; operational risks inherent in mining and mineral processing; geological or metallurgical conditions; availability and cost of energy, equipment, transportation, and labor; the Company's ability to maintain or obtain permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals; changes in environmental and mining laws or regulations; competitive factors; the impact of geopolitical developments; and the effects of weather, natural disasters, or health pandemics on operations and supply chains. Additional information regarding risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

 

Contact:

United States Antimony Corp.
4438 W. Lovers Lane, Unit 100
Dallas, TX 75209
Jonathan Miller, VP, Investor Relations
E-Mail: Jmiller@usantimony.com
406-606-4117

SOURCE: United States Antimony Corp.

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FAQ

What is United States Antimony Corporation's (UAMY) role in U.S. critical minerals supply?

UAMY is the sole domestic processor and producer of antimony in the United States, operating the only two antimony smelters in North America and producing antimony metal ingots, trioxide, and military-grade trisulfide.

What approvals did UAMY receive for its Mohawk Antimony Property in Alaska?

UAMY received mining permit approvals from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on September 5, 2025, allowing mining operations to begin at the Mohawk property.

How much of the global antimony market does China control?

China controls over 60% of global raw antimony supply and more than 80% of downstream processing, highlighting the importance of domestic production.

What products does United States Antimony Corporation (UAMY) manufacture?

UAMY produces antimony metal ingots, antimony trioxide, and antimony trisulfide, including MIL SPEC antimony trisulfide approved for military applications.

Where will UAMY process the antimony ore from its new Alaska mine?

The raw ore from the Mohawk property will be trucked to UAMY's existing smelter in Montana, which is currently undergoing significant expansion.