United States Antimony Announces Appointment of Two New Vice Presidents

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Rodney (Rod) Blakestad Leo J. Jackson "The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company" DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC", or the "Company"), (NYSE:UAMY) announced today the appointment of two new Vice Presidents of the Company in different divisions. Mr. Rodney (Rod) Blakestad is now Vice President of the Mining Division, reporting to Joe Bardswich, and Leo Jackson is now Vice President of the Mexican Antimony Division, reporting to John (Gus) Gustavsen. Mr. Blakestad is an economic geologist with a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Alaska (1973) and a Juris Doctor in environmental and natural resources law from the University of Denver (1989). With over 45 years of experience in the hard rock mining space, he has played a key role in mineral exploration and development, including project funding, acquisitions, and management of open-pit gold and copper mines. His expertise spans porphyry systems, gold deposits, volcanic massive sulfides, PGM deposits, and brine systems, contributing to major discoveries such as Fort Knox in Alaska. Recognized as a Qualified Person under Canadian NI 43-101 and a Certified Professional Geologist, he continues to lead and advance mineral projects with a strong technical and regulatory foundation. Rod Blakestad joins U.S. Antimony with decades of experience in resource development and strategic growth initiatives. Rod and his wife are in the process of moving to Alaska where he will oversee all the Company's mining operations in the state. His expertise in mineral exploration and regulatory compliance will play a key role in advancing the Company's long-term development plans in sourcing critical minerals. "Rod's extensive background in hard rock mineral development, especially in Alaska, makes him an excellent addition to our leadership team," said Joe Bardswich, Executive Vice President & Chief Mining Engineer at U.S. Antimony. "His leadership will be critical in optimizing our operations and ensuring we remain at the forefront of the domestic antimony market with our own ability to supply existing downstream operating facilities." Leo Jackson was born and raised in the southwestern United States. He attended Sul Ross State University in West Texas and received a business degree with a minor in Spanish. Capitalizing on his fluency in Spanish and his keen interest...

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