Resolution Minerals recruits Washington specialist to help advance Horse Heaven project
Resolution Minerals (ASX: RML) has brought in a Washington-based specialist to support its aims to obtain US government backing to develop its Horse Heaven antimony-gold-silver-tungsten project in Idaho.
The company said the appointment of Clewett Global Services as external affairs advisers was a critical step in positioning Resolution as a trusted partner in supplying the US with critical minerals.
Founding partner Todd Clewett is a seasoned external affairs executive with a track record of success in engaging decision-makers in Washington regarding mining and critical minerals formerly heading up the external affairs function for both Newmont (ASX: NEM) and Fortescue (ASX: FMG).
Critical mineral supply
Resolution is confident the Horse Heaven project has the potential to fill a key role in the US’s aims to develop a domestic critical mineral supply chain.
The project is located directly adjacent to Perpetua Resources’ $2 billion Stibnite gold and antimony project, which recently gained final record of decision approval from the US Forest Service.
Executive director Aharon Zaetz pointed out that historical exploration results from Horse Heaven indicate similar geological characteristics to Stibnite.
‘Massive potential’
“We are extremely honoured for Todd Clewett to want to work with us [and] feel very excited that he shares the enthusiasm for the Horse Heaven project and sees the massive potential here,” Mr Zaetz said.
“Todd’s experience, knowledge and network in the White House provide him with an extremely rare and unique skillset that Resolution shareholders are extremely privileged to benefit from.”
“Resolution Minerals is excited to develop the Horse Heaven project and will be actively seeking the support of the US government to expedite its progress.”
Defense applications
The US government has prioritised domestic and allied sources of key minerals such as antimony, tungsten and gallium, recognising their importance to defence applications and renewable technologies.
Following China’s total ban on exports of these metals to the US in late 2024, a priority of the new administration is to shore up its own domestic supply chains of such materials.
Resolution has identified the potential to target the FAST-41 program, which aims to improve the timeliness, predictability and transparency of the federal environmental review and permitting process.
It is also considering opportunities under the US Department of Defense’s Title III and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment programs, which support the development of reliable and resilient supply chains for critical minerals.