Critical Mineral

AntimonySb · 51

Field-verified antimony sourcing: ore 35-50% Sb, concentrate 55-65% Sb, and Sb2O3 99.5% min. A DoD strategic material with no functional substitute in most defense applications.

Why it matters

Antimony is essential to small-arms ammunition primers, lead-acid batteries, flame retardants, and semiconductor dopants. The Department of Defense lists it as a strategic material. There is no functional substitute in most defense applications, and Western smelting capacity is extremely limited.

What we source

  • Ore, 35 to 50 percent Sb
  • Concentrate, 55 to 65 percent Sb
  • Antimony trioxide Sb2O3, 99.5 percent min
  • Regulated metal grades on request

Where we source from

  • Bolivia, Peru, Tajikistan
  • Pakistan, Turkey, Australia
  • Oman, Chad

Buyer profile

Ammunition manufacturers, lead-acid battery producers, flame retardant compounders, defense subcontractors.

Typical lot sizes

20 to 200 MT per shipment. Trial lots accommodated for first-time qualification programs.

Sourcing antimony?

Tell us the specification and volume you need. We will tell you honestly whether we can find it and what verification looks like for your situation.

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