Revenue and Sales Performance - In 2024, the company reported antimony sales of 11,102,573,anincreaseof885,904,480 in 2023, with pounds sold rising by 5,198,093 pounds[36]. - The average market price of antimony per pound increased to 10.44in2024from5.50 in 2023, reflecting significant price fluctuations in the Rotterdam market[38]. - The company reported revenue from sales of gold and silver totaling 525,087in2024,comparedto326,496 in 2023[36]. - Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were 14,937,962,representinga728,693,155 in 2023[230]. - Antimony product revenue increased to 11,471,200in2024from5,904,480 in 2023, representing a 94% growth[284]. - Domestic revenues rose to 12,572,625in2024,upfrom6,854,740 in 2023, marking an 83% increase[286]. - Customer A revenue increased to 4,389,735in2024from1,548,283 in 2023, a growth of 183%[286]. - Total customer revenue as a percentage of total company revenues decreased to 43% in 2024 from 46% in 2023[286]. - The precious metals operations generated revenue of 525,087in2024,upfrom326,496 in 2023[344]. Financial Position and Performance - Gross profit for 2024 was 3,466,918,comparedtoagrosslossof3,344,784 in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround[230]. - Total current assets increased to 20,678,569in2024from14,076,206 in 2023, a growth of approximately 47%[229]. - Total assets rose to 34,642,602in2024,upfrom28,094,995 in 2023, reflecting an increase of about 23%[229]. - Current liabilities surged to 4,006,389in2024,comparedto897,458 in 2023, marking a substantial increase of approximately 346%[229]. - Net loss for 2024 was 1,737,904,animprovementfromanetlossof6,355,787 in 2023[230]. - The company reported a basic net loss per share of 0.02for2024,comparedto0.06 in 2023[230]. - Total stockholders' equity increased to 28,600,673in2024from25,520,968 in 2023, a rise of about 8%[229]. - The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 1,730,404,asignificantimprovementcomparedtoanetlossof6,348,287 in 2023, representing a reduction of approximately 73.3%[45]. - Cash provided by operating activities increased to 2,220,303in2024,comparedtocashusedof4,750,026 in 2023, indicating a turnaround in operational cash flow[45]. - The company reported a net cash increase of 6,316,263incashandcashequivalentsattheendof2024,comparedtoadecreaseof7,163,031 in 2023[45]. Operational Developments - The company acquired mining claims and leases in Alaska and Ontario, Canada, in 2024, aiming to expand operations and product offerings[23]. - The company plans to restart operations at its Madero facility in Mexico due to increased demand and market prices for antimony, reversing an earlier decision to sell its USAMSA subsidiary[24]. - The company has renewed its annual contract with a Canadian supplier for ore supply for its Montana smelting facility for 2025[32]. - The company has not yet commenced active operations in Alaska, Ontario, or its leased facility in Philipsburg, Montana[28]. - The company is in the process of completing a technical report summary for its zeolite mine, which includes test hole drilling and expert evaluation[22]. - The company has extended its existing mineral property lease in Preston, Idaho, for an additional 10 years[25]. - The company executed an option agreement in January 2025 to acquire 120 mining claims in Alaska for a total of 3,000,000,withpaymentsscheduledfrom2025to2030[347].−TheFairbanksAgreementincludesacommitmenttospend2,250,000 on exploration and development over five years, with specific milestones[348]. Asset Management and Liabilities - The company has about 100,000infinancialassurancesforreclamationcompany−wide,primarilyintheformofsuretybonds[52].−Thecompanyrecordedawrite−downofinventorytonetrealizablevalueof65,647 in 2024, a significant decrease from 2,073,404in2023,suggestingimprovedinventorymanagement[45].−Thecompany’saccountspayableincreasedby1,088,773 in 2024, compared to a decrease of 171,868in2023,indicatingashiftinpaymentstrategies[45].−TheaccruedliabilitiesbalanceatDecember31,2024,is1.4 million, consisting of 1.2millioninaccruedcompensationand0.2 million in miscellaneous accrued liabilities, compared to 0.1millionin2023[258].−Long−termdebtroseto327,677 in 2024 from 28,443in2023,withacurrentportionof132,252 due in 2025[304]. - The asset retirement obligation increased from 1,638,027in2023to1,711,108 in 2024, with an accretion expense of 73,081recordedin2024[303].ShareholderandEquityInformation−ThecompanyhascumulativedividendsinarrearsonSeriesBpreferredstockamountingto225,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to 217,500in2023[336].−Thecompanyhasamaximumof8,700,000sharesavailableforissuanceunderthe2023EquityIncentivePlanapprovedinDecember2023[323].−FortheyearendedDecember31,2024,thecompanyrecognizedatotalshare−basedcompensationexpenseof568,588, with 219,968fromstockoptionsand348,620 from RSUs[324]. - The company granted 4,330,000 stock options during the year ended December 31, 2024, with a weighted average exercise price of 0.23andanintrinsicvalueof6,652,700[330]. - The company issued 2,204,000 shares of common stock related to the exercise of warrants during the fourth quarter of 2024, generating gross proceeds of 1,481,840ataweightedaverageexercisepriceof0.67[332]. - The company issued 400,000 shares of common stock related to warrant exercises, receiving gross proceeds of 340,000ataweightedaverageexercisepriceof0.85[354]. Compliance and Accounting - The financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 present fairly the financial position of the company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.[222]. - The company has no significant off-balance sheet arrangements[220]. - The company has no financial assets or liabilities adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024, and 2023[273]. - The company adopted ASU 2023-07 for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which enhances segment reporting disclosures[276][277]. - The company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024[278]. - The company does not believe that issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements would have a material effect on its financial statements[280].