Ares Strategic Mining Completes Ventilation System, Enables Industrial-Scale Fluorspar Production

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. has completed and activated its secondary underground ventilation system at the Lost Sheep Fluorspar Mine in Juab County, Utah, marking the final regulatory and operational milestone required to commence industrial-scale mining operations. The system ensures full compliance with Mine Safety and Health Administration standards, providing continuous, high-volume airflow to active underground work areas for personnel and equipment safety.

The newly completed secondary ventilation system includes a 75-horsepower, 30-inch diameter fan generating a minimum of 30,000 cubic feet per minute of fresh airflow. Custom-built by ABC Ventilation Systems, the fan was installed along a dedicated ventilation raise that also serves as a second egress pathway, meeting MSHA's redundancy and safety requirements. The system was designed and implemented by Provo Mining & Construction, with future airflow expansion plans integrated as mining activities deepen and advance.

James Walker, CEO of Ares Strategic Mining, stated that the completion of the ventilation system marks a turning point for the company. With this vital infrastructure now in place and MSHA standards fully met, teams are cleared to ramp up to full-scale, continuous mining. This development represents the final step before true production begins and brings the company closer to generating consistent revenue as America's only fluorspar producer.

This achievement builds upon months of construction and underground advancement, including the completion of spiral decline development and ore access drifts, the mobilization of full mining equipment fleets, and the construction and commissioning of surface processing infrastructure. With the ventilation system online, the company is now cleared to begin ore extraction at industrial levels, supporting near-term stockpiling and processing targets.

The strategic importance of fluorspar cannot be overstated, as it is a U.S.-designated critical mineral vital to the production of aluminum and steel, lithium-ion batteries and fluoropolymers, and hydrofluoric acid and nuclear fuel production. Ares' Lost Sheep Mine is currently the only permitted and operational fluorspar mine in the United States, positioning the company uniquely to support North American industrial supply chains and reduce dependence on foreign sources. The mine is located in the Spor Mountain area, Juab County, Utah, approximately 214 km south-west of Salt Lake City, and is fully permitted with mining plans approved by the Bureau of Land Management.

In separate corporate developments, Ares has agreed to settle an aggregate of $64,901.13 of debt incurred for accounting and financial services provided by Viktoriya Griffin, Prospero, and Craven Capital. The company issued an aggregate of 150,933 common shares at a deemed price of $0.43 per share to settle this obligation. Additional information about the company's operations and forward-looking statements can be found at https://www.newmediawire.com.