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American West Metals Limited (ASX:AW1)

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Announcement
Release
4 Jun 2026 9:28AM
Price at Release
$0.043
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Summary
American West Metals Limited has provided an update on its West Desert Project in Utah, highlighting the results of sampling from historical drill cores that reveal very high grades of critical metals, such as indium, gallium, silver, and base metals including zinc and copper. The project, which is situated within a significant mineralization corridor, is being positioned as a key source of critical minerals for the U.S. market. With the recent sampling results confirming high-grade potential, the company aims to upgrade and expand the current Mineral Resource Estimate. Continued drilling and sampling are underway, with strategic engagements with U.S. government agencies to support the project's development. The West Desert Project holds a significant potential for resource growth and is being developed as a zinc-copper skarn and carbonate replacement deposit.
Key Points
  • High-grade critical metals discovered at West Desert Project.
  • Historical drill core sampling reveals high indium, gallium, silver, zinc, and copper.
  • Potential to upgrade and expand current Mineral Resource Estimate.
  • Positioning as a key U.S. source for critical minerals.
  • Ongoing drilling and strategic engagement with U.S. government.
  • West Desert Project is a zinc-copper skarn and carbonate replacement deposit.
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