Locksley's Desert Antimony Mine Yields High-Grade 68.1% Concentrate
Locksley Resources has achieved impressive results from preliminary metallurgical tests on its Desert Antimony Mine. The company produced a high-grade antimony concentrate of 68.1%, exceeding market requirements and indicating minimal further development is needed.
The concentrate, at 95% of the technical maximum stibnite grade, is remarkably pure with minimal impurities. This grade is highly sought after by the U.S. government, which is pursuing a 'Made in America' strategy for critical minerals. Locksley's U.S. Critical Minerals and Energy Resilience Strategy aims to accelerate the deployment of antimony in the U.S. market.
Locksley has a strategic collaboration with Rice University to develop DeepSolvTM, a process for domestic antimony production. Currently, Defiance Silver is working on a metallurgical test program to further improve concentrate grades. Locksley plans to collect a bulk sample from the mine's underground workings for more testwork and production of antimony ingot.
Locksley Resources, an Australian explorer focused on critical minerals and base metals, is rapidly advancing its U.S. assets. The company's high-grade antimony concentrate and strategic collaborations align with the U.S. government's critical minerals strategy, positioning Locksley well for future production.
