Ares Strategic Mining Advances Construction of Domestic Fluorspar Processing Plant in Utah

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. has provided a significant construction update on its Lumps Plant at the Fluorspar Project in Utah, advancing the development of the only domestic fluorspar processing operation in the United States. Construction has progressed from foundations to framework, with all concrete foundations and pads completed, steel frame structures erected across multiple plant areas, major vessels fabricated and welded into place, conveyor systems assembled and mounted, and additional structural supports bolted into position for heavy mechanical systems.

CEO James Walker emphasized the importance of this milestone, stating that the plant is physically taking shape and bringing the company closer to production, keeping it on track to become the first fluorspar producer in the country. The Lumps Plant is a key component of Ares' strategy to produce high-purity fluorspar for North American markets, including steel and aluminum manufacturing, refrigerants and fluoropolymers, and critical minerals supply for nuclear fuel and semiconductors. The modular, scalable infrastructure aims to allow increased throughput and processing control.

The ongoing construction efforts are expected to lead to completion of structural assembly and conveyor installation, initiation of equipment fit-out and wiring, testing and commissioning of plant systems, and on-site ore stockpiling with initial feed into processing systems. Supported by engineering partners and construction contractors, the company remains committed to achieving production and revenue targets aligned with market demand for critical minerals. The Lost Sheep Fluorspar Project, fully permitted and approved by the Bureau of Land Management, spans 5,982 acres with 353 claims in the Spor Mountain area of Juab County, Utah, and features extensive high-grade fluorspar with low impurities as identified in the NI 43-101 Technical Report.

This development holds implications for reducing reliance on foreign fluorspar sources, enhancing supply chain security for industries dependent on this critical mineral, and supporting domestic manufacturing and technology sectors. The progress at the Lumps Plant represents a step toward strengthening the U.S. industrial base and meeting growing demand for materials essential in various high-tech and infrastructure applications. For further details, view the original release on https://www.newmediawire.com.