Perpetua Resources has teamed up with the Idaho National Laboratory for a flexible, modular pilot processing plant expected to be capable of recovering various defense-related minerals, including antimony. This will advance domestic minerals processing capabilities while simultaneously strengthening workforce training in Idaho.
“We are proud to collaborate with Idaho National Laboratory to further strengthen America’s defense capabilities and help secure a domestic source of antimony trisulfide,” said Jon Cherry, President and CEO of Perpetua Resources. “This partnership highlights Idaho’s role in national security and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to responsible resource development, job creation, and workforce training in Idaho. The successful demonstration of this plant will contribute to sustained growth in American mineral independence and resilience.”