Pioneer Lithium (ASX:PLN) has staked two new lode claim packages, considered prospective for critical minerals, in Idaho and Wyoming in the US.
The strategic land position, totaling 8.9km2, includes the North Pine and Central Buttes projects. The projects mark an expansion in the company’s portfolio, strengthening its US uranium footprint and introducing a new tungsten and antimony focus.
North Pine, located in Idaho, hosts a past-producing tungsten mine with historical production of 39,000 tonnes at 0.35-0.40% tungsten oxide.
Central Buttes, located in Wyoming, is considered prospective for uranium and has in-situ recovery amenable roll-front system mineralisation.
CEO Michael Beven says these projects provide exposure to antimony, tungsten, and uranium, three minerals recognised by the US Government as essential to energy security.
“Our renewed focus on the US aligns with the increasing strategic importance placed on domestic critical mineral supply chains,” Beven says.
“By expanding into established US mining districts, Pioneer is positioning itself to capture value in markets that are both technically compelling and geopolitically significant.”
Pioneer intends to conduct a detailed technical review of the Central Buttes and North Pine projects.
This initial phase will include comprehensive data analysis and the development of a targeted reconnaissance mapping and geochemical sampling program, which is expected to begin shortly.
Pioneer Lithium is an Australian explorer focused on primarily uranium and lithium discoveries within the US, Namibia, and Canada.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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