US EditionCritical Mineral Company's Thompson Falls Expansion Advances After $245M Federal Contract
The $245 million federal contract will increase production six-fold to reduce reliance on China, creating 25 jobs and boosting national defense supply chains.
- On Thursday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte helped break ground on a Thompson Falls expansion after the United States Antimony Corporation won a $245 million Department of Defense contract.
- The U.S. government says China controls about 85% of global antimony production, prompting the Department of Defense to seek partners amid limited shipments during the trade war.
- USAC said the expansion will increase output six-fold, cost under $15 million, produce more than 300 standard tons monthly, and add 25 new jobs after starting construction early.
- Antimony is used in ammunition and military sensors, and USAC said the DoD contract will benefit Montana and the U.S. military.
- Raw materials are being sourced from Mexico while the company explores reopening a nearby dormant mine, and the Thompson Falls smelter can produce up to 5,000,000 pounds annually, finishing in January of next year.
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Critical mineral company's Thompson Falls expansion advances after $245M federal contract
The government says China controls about 85% of global antimony production. The Defense Department had been seeking partners to produce more of the mineral to support U.S. security and energy.
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