American Tungsten (CSE:TUNG) is undertaking rehabilitation work at the historical IMA Mine in Idaho, US, as part of a restoration and long-term sustainability plan.
Work on the IMA Project will begin with rehabilitation of the zero level drift to assess the condition of underground infrastructure, as well as establishing access to underground drill stations on the zero level.
In conjunction, American Tungsten will continue assessing existing portals in collaboration with mining engineers to determine rehabilitation needs, while also finalising a development plan and scope of work. These activities include necessary rehabilitation upgrades, confirmatory infill drilling, and metallurgical testing.
The program is considered a critical step for the company toward reinforcing its position to play a vital role in ore supply of tungsten in North America for defense, industrial, and technology applications.
CEO Ali Haji says as global demand for secure critical metals intensifies, the company is building strategic momentum, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of North America’s tungsten supply chain.
“The company’s dual approach – revitalising a historically rich asset while defining a maiden resource – positions American Tungsten at the forefront of sustainable resource advancement,” Haji says.
“Following several months of detailed environmental assessment, engineering design and community engagement, American Tungsten is entering the next phase of its IMA Mine rehabilitation strategy.
“With a fully financed program, the company has secured preliminary approval for its site remediation plan which focuses on resorting the existing infrastructure to support future production goals.”
American Tungsten plans to complete exploratory drilling to expand tungsten resources and assess underlying molybdenum porphyry systems. The diamond drilling program will take place in Q3 2025 across geological targets.
The company will also compile and validate historical information, ahead of defining and finalising scope of work to complete a resource estimate in Q3.
Further, discussions will continue to secure key strategic partnerships and non-dilutive financing with the US Department of Defense and US Department of Energy.
American Tungsten is a Canadian explorer focused on tungsten and magnetite assets in North America. The company is advancing the IMA Mine to commercial production, addressing critical metal scarcity in North America.
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