Maxus Mining Launches First Drill Program at Alturas West Antimony Project
Event summary
- Maxus Mining has begun mobilizing for its inaugural drill program at the Alturas West Project in British Columbia.
- The 2026 exploration campaign includes 2,000 meters of helicopter-supported diamond drilling targeting high-priority antimony zones.
- Surface rock chip samples have previously returned up to 69.98% Sb (antimony) at the site.
- Maxus has partnered with Palliser Exploration Ltd. for field operations and entered a $300,000 marketing agreement with i2i Marketing Group.
The big picture
Maxus Mining’s drill program at Alturas West comes as antimony gains recognition as a critical mineral, positioning the project within a broader industry shift toward securing supply chains for essential metals. The company’s focus on modern exploration techniques and early metallurgical evaluation reflects a strategic push to de-risk development and optimize project economics in a competitive mining landscape.
What we're watching
- Drilling Results
- How the continuity and grade distribution of antimony mineralization at depth will impact future resource estimates.
- Metallurgical Testing
- Whether early-stage ore-sorting studies can enhance project economics through improved feed grades and reduced processing costs.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Maxus can leverage antimony's strategic importance to attract investment and advance the Alturas West Project.
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