Article re Antimony non-Chinese supply.... https://www.mining.com/web/us-antimony-looks-to-ramp-up-antimony-smelting-facility/
US Antimony looks to ramp up antimony smelting facility
"Antimony, a strategic minor metal used in flame-retardants, batteries and munitions, was added to China’s export restriction list in August, as it aimed to shore up the material in the name of national security.
Last year, China accounted for 48% of global mined output of antimony, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Gary Evans, the co-chief executive officer of United States Antimony, said that its smelting facility at Thompson Falls was only running at 50% of its capacity due to a lack of supply.
“We’re working on changing that, and it’ll probably happen over the next 30 to 60 days. Those additional supplies will probably come from foreign sources – we’re talking to 12 different countries,” Evans said at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference.
The company has also leased a flotation facility in Philipsburg, Montana, that would help refine sub-par antimony and “bring it up to the levels it needs to be to make munitions-grade antimony,” Evans added."
Sounds like they are on it...talking to 12 non-chinese countries...disruption takes some time, but looks like they are going in the right direction for US supply.
...and isnt this a prime example of when you rely on your enemies for vital supply chains...critical anything really, covid masks? ventilators? anything of value...don't rely on CHINA!