Canada · 6 d ago
New Brunswick signs a deal to explore an old antimony mine
Lake George
New Brunswick
Toronto-based Avenir Minerals has exclusive rights to explore the former Lake George mine, southwest of Fredericton.
Exploration window
30 months
The company has 30 months to study the site for antimony and other critical minerals.
What is antimony?
antimony
Antimony is mainly used as a flame retardant, and also in solar panels and lead-acid batteries.
The mine operated intermittently from 1876 to 1996. Exploration will likely include drilling and consultation with First Nations.
