Antimony Spot Price Has Yet Again Achieved a New All-Time High as Critical Minerals Demand Jumps
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Xtra Energy Corporation
- Ticker
- XTPT
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Antimony
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 07:07:31 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Xtra Energy Corporation (operating as American Antimony Corporation) reported high-grade antimony and gold drill results from its American Antimony Project in Nevada. The standout intercept is 87 m at 1.46% Sb (up to 5.59% Sb) with 0.27 g/t Au, supported by exceptionally low arsenic levels.
Reasoning: The release reports high-grade, wide antimony intercepts with associated gold at a flagship project, including a 'spectacular' 87m interval. The low arsenic content is a significant metallurgical positive.
Positive factors
- High-grade antimony intercepts (up to 5.59%)
- Significant intercept width (87 m)
- Low arsenic levels (<50 ppm) supporting clean metallurgy
- District-scale continuity confirmed over 3.2 km
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 5.59% Sb is exceptionally high for antimony.
Evidence · text
“up to 5.59% Sb”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The release explicitly confirms a true dike width of 7.6 m.
Evidence · text
“Confirms true dike width ~25 ft (7.6 m)”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified laboratory results.
Evidence · text
“pleased to report certified laboratory results”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Peripheral step-outs confirm zoning and southern strike continuity.
Evidence · text
“Confirm zoning and southern strike continuity”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
BC25-03American Antimony · antimonyGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-03
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87 m
- From
- 103.6 m
- To
- 190.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-03:103.6-190.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Arrance Core Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional intercept in terms of both grade and width.
Positive factors
- High grade and width
- Low arsenic
Evidence · text
“87 m (285 ft) continuous felsite-hosted mineralization (103.6–190.5 m). Average 1.46% Sb (14,600 ppm), up to 5.59% Sb”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-03American Antimony · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-03
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 87 m
- From
- 103.6 m
- To
- 190.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-03:103.6-190.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Arrance Core Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest gold grade associated with high-grade antimony.
Positive factors
- Gold credits
Evidence · text
“Gold up to 1.33 g/t Au; average 0.27 g/t Au across the interval.”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-11American Antimony · antimonyGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-11
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.3 m
- From
- 134.1 m
- To
- 146.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 7.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-11:134.1-146.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Central Corridor
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept supporting continuity.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · text
“BC25-11 – Central Corridor 12.3 m @ 1.06% Sb”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-11American Antimony · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-11
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.3 m
- From
- 134.1 m
- To
- 146.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 7.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-11:134.1-146.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Central Corridor
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade gold credit.
Evidence · text
“0.18 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-02American Antimony · antimonyGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-02
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-02:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Arrance (Lower Adit)
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Important milestone intercept.
Positive factors
- First laboratory-confirmed intercept
Evidence · text
“BC25-02 – Arrance (Lower Adit) 7.6 m @ 1.08% Sb”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-05American Antimony · antimonyGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-05
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- True Width
- 7.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-05:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Arrance True Width Test
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirms structural width of the dike.
Positive factors
- True width confirmed
Evidence · text
“BC25-05 – Arrance True Width Test 7.6 m @ 0.72% Sb”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.6
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-05American Antimony · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-05
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- True Width
- 7.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BC25-05:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Arrance True Width Test
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold credit in true width test.
Evidence · text
“0.33 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.6
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-01 & BC25-04American Antimony · antimonyGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-01 & BC25-04
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Peripheral Step-Outs
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade step-out results confirming zoning.
Positive factors
- Confirms strike continuity
Evidence · text
“Sb assays up to 0.39% Sb (3,893 ppm)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
BC25-01 & BC25-04American Antimony · goldGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BC25-01 & BC25-04
- Project
- American Antimony
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- XTPT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Peripheral Step-Outs
- Loc. Source
- document
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold credits in step-out holes.
Evidence · text
“gold up to 0.43 g/t”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
How Atlas produces this analysis
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