CEDAR CITY, Utah — American Tungsten & Antimony announced plans to develop a new antimony processing facility in Cedar City, marking a major step toward rebuilding the United States’ domestic supply of critical minerals essential to national security, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing. The announcement took place at Southwest Technical College and was hosted by President Brennan Wood.
The Cedar City facility will process antimony concentrate into higher-value materials used across defense, energy storage, electronics, and infrastructure applications. The announcement comes as the United States seeks to reduce reliance on foreign-controlled supply chains, particularly those dominated by China, which currently leads global antimony production and processing.
The Cedar City facility is part of the company’s broader strategy to build a fully integrated, domestic antimony supply chain, supported by resource development near the historic town of Antimony in Garfield County, Utah. In a region named for the mineral itself, the company is advancing one of the nation’s most significant known antimony resources through a phased, environmentally responsible approach.
That effort was recently recognized by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development through a post-performance REDTIF tax incentive. American Tungsten & Antimony expects to create 400 high-paying jobs and invest more than $287 million over the next nine years, supporting local businesses, strengthening Southern Utah’s economy, and advancing a more secure domestic critical minerals supply chain.
In addition to economic investment, American Tungsten & Antimony is exploring partnerships with higher education institutions to support workforce development, including scholarship opportunities for students pursuing careers in mining, engineering, and critical mineral development.
“Cedar City represents the kind of community we want to partner with as we build a stronger, more resilient domestic supply chain for critical minerals,” said Andre Booyzen, Managing Director of American Tungsten & Antimony. “We are committed to responsible development, environmental stewardship, and meaningful engagement with local stakeholders. This project is about more than processing antimony — it is about strengthening U.S. national security, creating long-term opportunity, and investing in the future.”
“This is a significant investment in Cedar City and in the future of our community,” said Mayor Steve Nelson. “Projects like this bring high-quality jobs, support local businesses, and create new opportunities for our workforce and our young people. We are excited to see Cedar City play a key role in strengthening America’s supply chains while continuing to grow our local economy.”
“Utah has a long and proud history of helping power America, and this project is part of a new chapter in that story,” said Governor Spencer Cox. “By developing our own critical mineral resources and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries like China, we are strengthening our national security while creating real economic opportunity here at home. Utah is well positioned to lead in this new era of American energy and mineral independence.”
“The United States’s reliance on China for the minerals critical to a range of technologies, including our defense industrial base, puts our economic and national security at risk,” said U.S. Senator John Curtis. “This new antimony processing facility in Cedar City is both a testament to Utah’s preeminent capabilities and an important, exciting step toward securing a safe and reliable critical mineral supply chain.”
“Today’s announcement is an important step locally and nationally for our economic and national security,” said David Bernhardt, 53rd Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior. “I applaud the company’s efforts here. As was clear in 2020, when President Trump tasked me to investigate our nation’s undue reliance on critical minerals from foreign adversaries, and remains clear today, our supply chain configuration is not aligned with our national interest and must be improved.”
Antimony is a U.S. designated critical mineral used in military systems, battery storage, flame-retardant materials, and advanced electronics. The United States currently has no primary domestic production and remains heavily reliant on imports, creating significant supply chain vulnerabilities.
The Cedar City facility will utilize modern, low-impact processing methods that avoid toxic chemicals while prioritizing water conservation, environmental protection, and full regulatory compliance.
The project will advance through a phased process including technical validation, environmental review, and ongoing community engagement, ensuring transparency and accountability at every stage. For more information and project updates, visit: www.AntimonyCanyon.com
Additional information about the GOED incentive is available here.
About American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd
American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd is a critical minerals company focused on strengthening the United States’ domestic supply of materials essential to national security, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. The company is dedicated to developing U.S. based mineral resources and establishing integrated, domestic processing capabilities to reduce reliance on foreign-controlled supply chains, particularly those dominated by China. With a focus on responsible development, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, American Tungsten & Antimony aims to help the United States compete globally while building a resilient, long-term foundation for critical mineral production. Learn more at www.ataa.com