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American West Metals Limited (ASX:AW1)

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Announcement
Release
9 Jun 2026 9:05AM
Price at Release
$0.041
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Summary
American West Metals Limited announced a significant discovery of indium, zinc, and gold at the West Desert Project, Utah. Drill hole WD26-01 intersected a continuous 108.4m interval of high-grade mineralization, expanding the potential of the largest undeveloped indium deposit in the US. The project is targeting a 4km long magnetic anomaly, with indium crucial for technological applications, prompting strategic engagements with the US government to secure supply chains. This discovery underscores the strategic importance of the West Desert Project in addressing US critical metal supply needs.
Key Points
  • 108.4m intersected with high-grade indium, zinc, and gold mineralization at West Desert.
  • New discovery expands the scale of the largest undeveloped indium deposit in the US.
  • The West Desert Project offers significant exploration potential, targeting a 4km long magnetic anomaly.
  • Indium is critical for technology applications and the US aims to secure its supply chain.
  • American West Metals Limited is strategically engaging with US government for critical metal development.
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