American Tungsten gets site remediation plan approved for Ima mine in Idaho
me-metals: American Tungsten (CSE: TUNG) is planning to rehabilitate the historic Ima mine in Patterson, Idaho, and to expand its resource drilling program.
According to me-metals cited from mining.com, On Wednesday, the company said it has secured preliminary approval for its site remediation plan, which focuses on restoring the existing infrastructure to support future production goals. In May, it kicked off construction and building work to support exploration and mine planning at the Ima project.
“Following several months of detailed environmental assessment, engineering design and community engagement, American Tungsten is entering the next phase of its Ima mine rehabilitation strategy,” CEO Ali Haji stated in a news release.
Tungsten is crucial for defense, industrial and technology applications, but production in the US ceased in 2015, when it was no longer commercially viable due to low prices and competition from China.
China dominates global tungsten production, accounting for over 80% of last year’s total output of 81,000 tons, according to the US Geological Survey.
Ima is a past-producing tungsten mine situated on 22 patented claims in east-central Idaho. Between 1945 and 1957, the property produced approximately 199,449 metric ton units of tungsten trioxide. It was subsequently explored for molybdenum and tungsten by various operators between 1960 and 2008.
This year, American Tungsten is looking to complete exploratory drilling at Ima to expand the tungsten resource and assess the underlying molybdenum porphyry system. Over 6,000 feet of underground diamond drilling is being planned this quarter across geological targets, it said.
“As global demand for secure critical metals intensifies, American Tungsten continues to build strategic momentum, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of North America’s tungsten supply chain,” Haji stated, while noting that the company’s dual approach—revitalizing a historically rich asset while defining a maiden resource—positions it at the forefront of sustainable resource advancement.
source: mining.com
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