IMa project site in Idaho. Image from American Tungsten.
American Tungsten (CSE: TUNG) is planning to rehabilitate the historic Ima mine in Patterson, Idaho, and to expand its resource drilling program.
On Wednesday, the company said it has secured preliminary approval for its site remediation plan, which focuses on restoring the existing infrastructure to support future production goals. In May, it kicked off construction and building work to support exploration and mine planning at the Ima project.
“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,” CEO Ali Haji stated in a news release.
Tungsten is crucial for defense, industrial and technology applications, but production in the US ceased in 2015, when it was no longer commercially viable due to low…
