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Locksley Resources Submits Expanded Plan of Operations for Mojave Critical Minerals Project

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Locksley Resources has made a significant step forward in its Mojave Critical Minerals Project in California by submitting an expanded Plan of Operations to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its Desert Antimony Prospect. This submission marks a crucial milestone as the company accelerates its activities in the area, located near MP Materials' Mountain Pass Mine, the only currently operating rare earths mine in the US. The expanded program follows a recent capital raising, which fully funds the project and subsequent exploration initiatives. Locksley believes its location positions it well to take advantage of America's drive to secure domestic supply chains for critical materials.

Key Takeaways:

  • Locksley Resources submitted an expanded Plan of Operations to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its Desert Antimony Prospect in California, as part of the company's Mojave Critical Minerals Project.
  • The submission marks a significant step as Locksley accelerates its activities in the area, located near MP Materials' Mountain Pass Mine, the only currently operating rare earths mine in the US.
  • Locksley believes its location positions it well to take advantage of America's drive to secure domestic supply chains for critical materials.
  • The expanded program follows a recent oversubscribed capital raising, which fully funds the expanded program and subsequent exploration initiatives.
  • Recent structural mapping and enhanced 3D modeling have enlarged the target footprint for drilling and support the objective of defining a JORC Exploration Target via further evaluation.
  • BLM approvals are anticipated this fall with site preparation and drilling expected to commence rapidly thereafter.
  • Locksley Resources is an explorer focused on critical minerals, with assets in the U.S. The company is actively advancing exploration at the Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements and antimony.
  • The Mojave Project is located in the Mojave Desert in California and comprises more than 250 claims across two contiguous prospect areas, the North Block/Northeast Block and the El Campo Prospect.
  • The North Block directly abuts claims held by MP Materials, while El Campo lies along strike of the Mountain Pass Mine and is enveloped by MP Materials' claims.
  • The company's North American position is strengthened by the rising geopolitical urgency to diversify supply chains away from China, the global leader in both rare earths elements and antimony production, and the U.S. Administration's focus and commitment to further achieve security of supply in the US.

Statistics:

  • Over 250 claims across two contiguous prospect areas (North Block/Northeast Block and El Campo Prospect) make up the Mojave Project in California.
  • The Desert Mine prospect represents one of the highest grade known antimony occurrences in the U.S., with surface samples grading up to 46% Sb.
  • Silver up to 1,022 g/t Ag has been found in surface samples at the Desert Mine prospect.
  • The U.S. currently has limited antimony production, but demand remains high due to its essential role in defense systems, semiconductors, and metal alloys.

Sources:

  • Locksley Resources (ASX: LKY; OTCQB: LKYRF) - https://www.locksleyresources.com.au
  • News article on Locksley Resources (VerticalNews, 2025 AUG 22) - https://verticalnews.com/news/...

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