United States Antimony Corporation has begun commissioning its newly constructed Thompson Falls antimony smelter in May, marking a significant step in its operations as the only fully integrated antimony company outside of China and Russia. The process initiated by firing the first of nine new state-of-the-art gas-fired furnaces, with five units anticipated to be commissioned by the end of this week. This development is critical for the company's production capacity of antimony, zeolite, and other critical minerals.

The commissioning process involves rotating the furnaces to ensure proper operation and quickly resolve any initial issues. The company has identified minor modifications and fixes, which are being applied daily to each new furnace as the process continues. These adjustments are part of the standard procedure to optimize performance before full-scale operations begin.

As additional internal parts and heat exchangers are delivered by third-party contractors to the property over the next few weeks, the entire new addition comprising nine furnaces is anticipated to be fully operational by the end of the month. The timely delivery and installation of these components are essential for meeting the projected timeline.

Commissioning Timeline