Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) has commenced an exploration diamond drilling campaign at its 100%-owned West Gore Antimony-Gold Project in Nova Scotia. The program includes at least seven holes totaling 1,750 meters, with three holes targeting the down-plunge extension of the past-producing deposit below historical mine workings and four targeting the Brook Vein occurrence. The Brook Vein drilling is designed in part to test continuity from historical drill hole 87-01, which intercepted 10.27% antimony over 2.3 meters.
West Gore was an important antimony producer during World War I, with historical production estimated at 7,761 tonnes of antimony concentrate grading 46% antimony and 7,149 ounces of gold. Military Metals said the project remains significantly underexplored, with limited exploration since historical mining ceased. The company noted that antimony is designated as a critical mineral by the Canadian government and is also recognized as a critical mineral under Nova Scotia provincial minerals strategy.
The announcement is significant because antimony is a critical mineral with diverse applications, including flame retardants, batteries, and military applications. Its supply is often concentrated in a few countries, making domestic sources strategically important. By advancing the West Gore project, Military Metals is contributing to the secure supply of this essential mineral, which aligns with government priorities to reduce dependence on foreign sources.
The drilling campaign aims to expand the known resource and potentially revive a historically productive area. If successful, it could lead to a new source of antimony and gold, providing economic benefits to the region and supporting industries that rely on these metals. The company's focus on antimony is part of a broader trend of increasing interest in critical minerals, which are vital for modern technologies and national security.
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