Item 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on April 18, 2025, except as described below.
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Changes in United States trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, may adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Potential tariffs and trade restrictions may, among other things, cause the prices of ore and our product upon import into the US to increase, which could reduce demand for such products given the increased cost, and have a material adverse impact on our revenues, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, to the extent changes in the political environment have a negative impact on us or on the markets in which we operate our business, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted in the future.
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Mining exploration, development, and production may not be economically viable . On July 24, 2025, the Company published its technical report summary (“TRS”) in accordance with the mining property disclosure rules specified in subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“SK 1300”) on its zeolite mineral deposit located in Preston, Idaho. This TRS is an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed by the Company on July 25, 2025. However, the Company has not completed a TRS for any of its other properties. Until a TRS is completed for the Company’s properties in accordance with SK 1300 or Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”), there can be no guarantee or assurance of the contents, quantity, or grade of mineral resources or reserves at the location. Any indication of the contents, quantity, or grade of minerals at these properties can be materially inaccurate. See “Cautionary Note Concerning Disclosure of Mineral Resources,” above. In addition, we have not established proven or probable reserves, as defined under S-K 1300 or NI 43-101, through the completion of a feasibility study for these mining claims and leases. As a result, there is increased uncertainty and risk that may result in economic and technical failure which may materially adversely impact our future profitability, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Processing and selling ore from new suppliers and internal sources may not be economically viable . Ore sourced from new suppliers as well as ore sourced from our mine sites may not be able to be processed profitably, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
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More risk associated with non-domestic supply of antimony ore. The Company purchases ore from non-domestic suppliers, each purchase of which is typically for a material amount. There are many risks associated with purchasing ore from non-domestic suppliers. Due diligence is performed on each supplier, however, there can be no assurance that the information obtained is credible or accurate. In addition, there is no guarantee that the suppliers’ product will be delivered to the Company, even after payment is made by the Company. Also, there can be no assurance that the product content, quantity, or grade will be as expected. As a result, there is increased uncertainty and risk related to purchasing product from non-domestic suppliers that could materially adversely impact our future profitability, financial condition, and results of operations.
ITEM 2. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCOSURES.
The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503 (a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 to this report.
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