American Tungsten Corp Advances Ima Mine Exploration with Technical Report and 2025 Program

American Tungsten Corp has published an NI 43-101-compliant technical report for its Ima Mine project in Idaho, marking a significant advancement in the company's exploration strategy. The company is now preparing for a comprehensive summer 2025 exploration program that will include rehabilitation of the D level to enable underground drilling and bulk sampling for metallurgical testwork. This systematic approach demonstrates the company's methodical progression toward understanding the mine's full potential and represents a critical step in advancing the project toward development.

The exploration targets identified for the 2025 program focus on multiple high-potential areas including extensions of the No. 5 and No. 7 veins, the southwest continuation of the West Ima vein, the Eastern Vein system, and deeper sections of the main Ima vein. CEO Ali Haji emphasized the opportunity to expand known mineralization based on historical drilling data from previous operators, describing the scenarios as low-risk, high-reward opportunities for the company. The Patterson Creek area also presents additional upside potential that will be evaluated during the exploration campaign.

Despite the promising targets, American Tungsten Corp maintains a cautious approach, noting that the target grades and tonnages remain conceptual and rely on unverified historical data. The company stresses the necessity of further exploration to accurately define any mineral resources, reflecting its commitment to rigorous standards in resource estimation and transparency with stakeholders. This disciplined methodology ensures that any future resource declarations will meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The Ima Mine project represents a strategic asset with potential to contribute significantly to global tungsten supply. Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral essential for various high-tech and industrial applications, including aerospace, defense, electronics, and manufacturing. The development of new tungsten resources has become increasingly important as global demand grows and supply chain security concerns intensify. American Tungsten Corp's efforts at the Ima Mine could potentially enhance North American tungsten production capacity and contribute to diversifying the global supply chain for this essential material.