American Tungsten & Antimony (AT4) has confirmed an extensive tungsten system at its Dutch Mountain project in Utah, US as it moves towards full production.
The company completed its first-pass soil and rock chip sampling at the project, with initial findings showing that the tungsten-bearing system is much larger than initially suspected and open in all directions.
AT4 recently acquired Dutch Mountain and its associated infrastructure, including the prospective Fraction Lode tungsten system, which was the last operating tungsten mine in the US before ceasing production in 2017.
The broader system also includes the Star Dust and E.H.B. lode mines, where historical mining reported grades of up to 1.3 per cent tungsten trioxide.
The Dutch Mountain project is the cornerstone of AT4’s strategy to consolidate high-grade tungsten assets in the Great Basin.
AT4 Managing Director Andre Booyzen said: “The combination of the Fraction Lode’s high-grade pedigree and our permitted processing facility provides AT4 with a clear pathway to potential production.
“In our view, ownership of this facility directly addresses the lack of regional infrastructure and strengthens our ability to consolidate the district.”
The acquisition of Dutch Mountain is an infrastructure-led solution for stranded assets, providing them with a central processing hub and a potential route to market.
The company is preparing for drilling, with a notice of intent in process.
Booyzen has met with stakeholders and government officials, including Senator John Curtis, to discuss domestic critical mineral security, as the company aims to fast-track project development.
