What's Happening?
Locksley Resources has successfully completed a high-resolution LiDAR survey at the Desert Antimony Mine (DAM) prospect, part of its Mojave project located in San Bernardino County, California. This survey has produced a detailed 3D representation of the historic
mine workings, which is expected to guide future resource drilling and mine redevelopment planning. The results confirm approximately 236 meters of underground development across four distinct levels, extending through a strike length of around 130 meters. The survey has identified three previously mined areas through open stopes of mineralized quartz-carbonate-stibnite veins, aligning with known historical production. According to Locksley managing director and CEO Kerrie Matthews, the LiDAR dataset has significantly enhanced the geological detail and understanding of historical mining at DAM, which will support the company's upcoming targeted drilling campaign.
Why It's Important?
The completion of the LiDAR survey is a critical milestone for Locksley Resources as it advances its US critical minerals strategy. The detailed geological data obtained from the survey will enable more precise drilling design and supports the company's broader Mine-to-Metal US growth strategy, which aims to establish a fully domestic antimony supply chain. This development is significant for the US minerals industry, as antimony is a critical mineral used in various applications, including flame retardants and batteries. By enhancing domestic supply capabilities, Locksley Resources contributes to reducing reliance on foreign sources and strengthens the US's position in the global minerals market.
What's Next?
Locksley Resources plans to conduct detailed geological mapping of the underground workings at DAM in November, integrating the LiDAR survey data into a 3D geological model to support the preparation of a Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) exploration target. The company will also evaluate ground conditions within the historic workings to enable detailed underground sampling. These steps are part of Locksley's data-driven, accelerated mine redevelopment strategy aimed at re-establishing domestic US antimony supply innovation. Additionally, Locksley Resources has expanded its landholding in California's Mojave region, adding 249 claims to its portfolio, which spans over 40 square kilometers of highly prospective critical minerals.
