In a world increasingly reliant on secure, sustainable sources of critical minerals, antimony has emerged as a linchpin in the global supply chain. Essential for national defense, clean energy storage, and advanced electronics, antimony is now under the spotlight as geopolitical tensions and export restrictions from dominant producers like China threaten global availability. With no active domestic production in the U.S. or Canada, the race is on to develop reliable North American sources.
Antimony Resources (CSE:ATMY) (FSE:K8J0) is making significant strides in its 2025 exploration campaign at the Bald Hill Project, a high-grade antimony deposit located in southern New Brunswick. With global demand for antimony surging—driven by its critical role in defense, clean energy storage, and electronics—the company’s focus on domestic supply development positions it as a compelling opportunity for investors.
Exploration drilling program underway
The company launched its 2025 diamond drilling program on April 15, targeting the Main Zone, a historically high-grade area of the Bald Hill deposit. The program is designed to complete at least 2,500 metres of drilling across approximately 20 drill holes.
Key drilling highlights (as of June 2025):
- 1,600+ metres of drilling completed to date
- Six drill holes finished, totaling 1,030 metres
- Antimony mineralization visually identified in five of six holes
- Massive stibnite (antimony-bearing mineral) intersected in ~80 per cent of holes
- Up to 20 metres of mineralized core length observed (approx. 12m true width)
- 200+ samples submitted to Actlabs in Fredericton for assay
- Assay results expected within 2–3 weeks
Core logging is being conducted at the New Brunswick Geological Survey facility in Sussex, with excellent core recovery and minimal loss reported—an encouraging sign for resource estimation.
Bald Hill Project overview
Bald Hill is a well-documented, high-grade antimony deposit with a rich exploration history:
- Historical drilling has outlined mineralization over 500 metres strike length
- Average widths exceed 3 metres, with grades between 3 per cent–4 per cent Sb
- A 2010 historical NI 43-101 report estimated 725,000 to 1,000,000 tonnes grading 4.11 per cent to 5.32 per cent Sb, equating to 30,000–40,000 tonnes of contained antimony
- Mineralization remains open in all directions and at depth
The deposit comprises three breccia and hydrothermal vein zones, trending northwest, with mineralization confirmed to 300 metres depth. A 2014 trenching program also identified a southern extension of the Main Zone, returning 2.90 per cent Sb over 8.18m, including 8.47 per cent over 1.53m.
Why antimony, why now?
Antimony is classified as a critical mineral by both the U.S. and Canadian governments. It is essential for:
- Military applications (e.g., flame retardants, ammunition)
- Energy storage (e.g., liquid metal batteries)
- Semiconductors and electronics
With China, Russia, and Tajikistan controlling 90 per cent of global supply—and China restricting exports in late 2024—North American production is now a major imperative. The U.S. currently has no domestic antimony mine in production, underscoring the importance of projects like Bald Hill.
2025 drilling program: Momentum building
Antimony Resources Corp. launched its 2025 drill program on April 15, targeting the high-grade Main Zone. The company plans to complete at least 2,500 metres of diamond drilling across ~20 holes.
Progress to date:
- 1,600+ metres drilled; six holes completed
- Antimony mineralization visually identified in five of six holes
- Massive stibnite intersected in ~80 per cent of holes
- Up to 20 metres of mineralized core length observed
- 200+ samples submitted to Actlabs; assays expected in 2–3 weeks
Surface prospecting has also identified massive stibnite mineralization extending 200+ metres southeast of current drill sites, suggesting further upside.
Bald Hill vs. Perpetua Resources: A compelling comparison
While Perpetua Resources’ (TSX:PPTA) Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho has garnered attention for its antimony by-product, it is primarily a gold-focused operation. Antimony at Stibnite is secondary to gold, though the project is expected to supply up to 35 per cent of U.S. antimony demand in its early years. Perpetua has received U.S. government support, including Defense Production Act funding, due to the elevated importance of antimony.
In contrast, Bald Hill is a pure-play antimony project—a rare and valuable distinction. The deposit is not a by-product but the primary focus, with very high grades and a well-documented history of exploration:
- Historical intercepts include 4.51m @ 11.7 per cent Sb, including 2.29m @ 20.9 per cent Sb
- A 2010 historical NI 43-101 report estimated 725,000 to 1,000,000 tonnes grading 4.11 per cent to 5.32 per cent Sb, equating to 30,000–40,000 tonnes of contained antimony
- Mineralization remains open in all directions, with potential for significant expansion
Perpetua recently raised US$325 million in its latest public offering boasting a market cap of C$1.9 billion, trading between C$17 to C$23 a share in the month of June. Meanwhile, Antimony has a market cap of C$3.99M. Perpetua has 100m MT of antimony while Antimony holds an estimated historical 30k to 50k mt.
Investment outlook
Antimony Resources Corp. is well-positioned to capitalize on the global antimony supply crunch. The company’s 2025 exploration program is focused on:
- Confirming historical high-grade intercepts (e.g., 4.51m @ 11.7 per cent Sb)
- Expanding mineralization along strike and at depth
- Defining a Maiden Resource Estimate by year-end
With strong early drilling results, excellent infrastructure access, and a critical mineral in high demand, 75 per cent growth since this time last year, ATMY offers investors exposure to a high-grade, ideally located antimony project in a stable jurisdiction.
A pure antimony play with near-term catalysts
Antimony Resources Corp. offers investors a rare opportunity: a high-grade, antimony-only project in a stable jurisdiction, with historical data, modern exploration, and drill results imminent. As the 2025 drill program advances, the company is laying the groundwork for a Maiden Resource Estimate by year-end.
With global supply chains under pressure and antimony prices rising, now is the time for investors to conduct further due diligence into Antimony Resources Corp. The drill bit is turning, and the results—expected in just weeks—could be transformative.
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