Perpetua Resources in talks with mining companies for antimony processing

Group 1 - Perpetua Resources is in discussions with several mining companies, including Glencore and Trafigura, to establish partnerships for antimony processing in the US, aiming to secure a steady supply for domestic consumers [1][5] - The company plans to issue a request for proposal (RFP) to evaluate the technical and economic viability of off-site processing facilities, focusing on production capacity, financial stability, environmental performance, and transport reliability [2] - The RFP is expected to be issued in the coming weeks, with a final decision anticipated by Q4 2025, following a due diligence review [3] Group 2 - Perpetua Resources has received conditional approval from the US Forest Service to begin developing the Stibnite Gold Project, which is contingent on financial assurance bonding [4] - Antimony is classified as a critical mineral by the US Department of the Interior, essential for national security and used in manufacturing applications such as bullets and solar panels [5]