Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY) has issued expressions of interest to a number of US engineering firms to lead the upcoming scoping engineering design at the Desert Antimony Mine pilot plant.
The study will combine ongoing work for metallurgical optimisation to advance the plant’s engineering design and processing flowsheets.
Locksley will prioritise a partner that meets its US-based capability, is familiar with the permitting process, and aligns with its domestic critical mineral policy.
CEO Kerrie Matthews says the company is focused on fast-tracking its 2026 initiatives following the completion of a recent capital raise.
“We are now engaging with leading US engineering firms as an expression of interest. The strong response to our expression of interest highlights confidence in our development strategy and confirms that we have access to the technical capability and local US experience required to advance the project efficiently,” Matthews says.
“Our ongoing metallurgical optimisation work will feed directly into the Scoping Study, allowing engineering design, economic evaluation, and project planning to progress without delay.
“This integrated execution strategy ensures the Desert Antimony Project continues to advance at speed toward the next stage of development.”
Locksley Resources is a critical minerals-focused explorer with assets in the US considered prospective for rare earths and antimony.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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