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America needs antimony for weapons and solar panels. The mining industry is looking to Alaska

By Max Graham, Northern Journal November 19, 2024

Alaska’s next hard-rock mine might not produce silver or copper, but antimony: a little-known mineral that’s an essential ingredient in modern weapons and energy infrastructure.

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