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Locksley Resources Engages US Engineering Firms for Desert Antimony Mine Scoping Study

Locksley Resources Engages US Engineering Firms for Desert Antimony Mine Scoping Study

Locksley Resources Engages US Engineering Firms for Desert Antimony Mine Scoping Study
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Idaho National Laboratory Partners with Perpetua for Antimony Processing

Idaho National Laboratory Partners with Perpetua for Antimony Processing

Perpetua Resources has partnered with Idaho National Laboratory to develop a pilot processing plant for refining antimony ore to military-grade specifications. This collaboration aims to address a critical national security need by providing a domestic source of antimony, a mineral essential for military applications. The Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County is expected to produce significant quantities of antimony, with a portion designated for military use. The partnership is supported by over $20 million in federal funding, highlighting the strategic importance of mineral independence.
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Locksley Resources Engages US Firms for Desert Antimony Mine Scoping Study

Locksley Resources Engages US Firms for Desert Antimony Mine Scoping Study

Locksley Resources Engages US Firms for Desert Antimony Mine Scoping Study
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Idaho National Laboratory Partners with Perpetua for Antimony Processing to Support U.S. Military Needs

Idaho National Laboratory Partners with Perpetua for Antimony Processing to Support U.S. Military Needs

Perpetua Resources has announced a partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to develop a pilot processing plant for antimony, a mineral critical to national defense. The plant will refine antimony ore from Perpetua's Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, Idaho, to military-grade specifications. This collaboration aims to address a national security need by providing a domestic source of antimony, which is currently not produced in the U.S. The Stibnite project is expected to produce nearly 150 million pounds of antimony over its operational life, with up to 10% of the ore designated for military use. The U.S. Department of War plans to use the refined antimony in various munitions and military applications. The project has received over $20 million in federal funding to develop the supply chain, and the pilot plant is scheduled to be built early next year.
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Peru and US Consider Agreement on Critical Minerals Amid Growing Interest

Peru and US Consider Agreement on Critical Minerals Amid Growing Interest

Peru is currently evaluating a potential memorandum of understanding with the United States concerning critical minerals. This development was confirmed by Peru's foreign minister, Hugo de Zela, who noted the strong interest from the US in Peru's mineral resources. Peru is recognized as the world's third-largest producer of copper, a mineral of significant interest due to its applications in various industries, including technology and renewable energy. The discussions reflect a strategic interest from the US to secure a stable supply of critical minerals, which are essential for technological advancements and national security.
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Perpetua Resources Partners with Idaho National Laboratory for Antimony Processing to Support U.S. Military

Perpetua Resources Partners with Idaho National Laboratory for Antimony Processing to Support U.S. Military

Perpetua Resources has announced a partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory to develop a pilot processing plant for antimony, a mineral critical to national defense. The Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho is expected to produce nearly 150 million pounds of antimony over its operational life. The partnership aims to refine antimony ore to military-grade specifications, addressing a national security need. The U.S. currently lacks a domestic source of antimony, which is essential for military applications such as munitions and missiles. The project has received over $20 million in federal funding to develop the supply chain, with the pilot plant set to be built early next year.
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Idaho National Laboratory to Develop Military-Grade Antimony Processing Plant

Idaho National Laboratory to Develop Military-Grade Antimony Processing Plant

Perpetua Resources has partnered with Idaho National Laboratory to develop a pilot processing plant for refining antimony ore to military-grade specifications. This initiative addresses a critical national security need by providing a domestic source of antimony, a mineral classified as essential for national defense. The Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County is expected to produce significant quantities of antimony, with a portion designated for military use. The partnership aims to demonstrate the feasibility of processing antimony to military standards, supported by over $20 million in federal funding.
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NASA's AVIRIS-5 Begins Mapping Lithium and Critical Minerals in the American West

NASA's AVIRIS-5 Begins Mapping Lithium and Critical Minerals in the American West

NASA has launched its new imaging spectrometer, AVIRIS-5, to conduct operational flights over the western United States. This initiative aims to map rocks containing lithium and other critical minerals as part of the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx) campaign, in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The AVIRIS-5, located in the nose of NASA's ER-2 aircraft, offers twice the spatial resolution compared to its predecessor, enabling detailed mapping of mineral resources. The spectrometer's flights have covered over 200 hours this year, focusing on areas in California, Nevada, and other states. The data collected will aid in accelerating the discovery and assessment of resources crucial for the energy transition.
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U.S. Seeks International Partnerships to Counter China's Dominance in Critical Minerals

U.S. Seeks International Partnerships to Counter China's Dominance in Critical Minerals

The United States is actively pursuing international partnerships to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals, which are essential for various high-tech and defense applications. Over the years, China has established a stronghold over the global supply chain of these minerals, including rare earth elements. In response, the U.S. is working to develop domestic mining capabilities and forge alliances with countries like Australia, Japan, and several others in Asia and Africa. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to diversify supply sources and enhance national security. The Trump administration has been instrumental in these initiatives, signing multiple bilateral agreements to secure critical mineral supplies.
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Pantera Minerals Begins Trading on OTCQB, Expanding U.S. Investor Access

Pantera Minerals Begins Trading on OTCQB, Expanding U.S. Investor Access

Pantera Minerals Begins Trading on OTCQB, Expanding U.S. Investor Access
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US military developing small refineries for critical minerals

US military developing small refineries for critical minerals

Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it plans to develop a fleet of small-scale refineries to produce critical minerals used to make bullets, armor and other types of weaponry, a move aimed at developing domestic sources for niche materials that Chinese miners have long controlled.
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Gécamines and Mercuria Partner to Enhance Copper and Cobalt Trading in DRC

Gécamines and Mercuria Partner to Enhance Copper and Cobalt Trading in DRC

Gécamines SA, a mining company owned by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has partnered with Mercuria Energy Trading to improve the marketing of copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals from the DRC. This collaboration aims to enhance transparency, market access, and value creation within the DRC's mining sector. The partnership, established under a memorandum of understanding, seeks to optimize Gécamines' copper and cobalt production revenues by ensuring transparent and competitive trading terms. The United States' International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has expressed interest in taking a strategic financial stake in this partnership, highlighting its alignment with global development goals and the strengthening of resilient supply chains for critical minerals.