Project UpdateMay 13, 2026, 06:56 AM
Guardian Metal updates Tempiute tungsten tailings, expands claims
AI Summary
Guardian Metal Resources PLC provided an update on its Tempiute Tungsten Project, focusing on the potential recovery of tungsten and other metals from historical mine tailings. The company has identified a substantial surface footprint of approximately 550 acres of tungsten-enriched tailings and significantly expanded its mineral rights by staking 193 new claims, increasing its Tempiute footprint by over 375%. An auger drilling program is planned for June 2026 to characterize the material and assess resource potential, aiming to provide a near-term domestic tungsten supply.
Key Highlights
- Guardian Metal is evaluating the potential of recovering tungsten and other metals from historical mine tailings at its Tempiute Tungsten Project.
- The surface area footprint of historical tungsten-enriched mine tailings at Tempiute covers approximately 550 acres (2.23 km²).
- Guardian Metal expanded its mineral rights by staking 193 claims, increasing its overall Tempiute footprint by over 375%.
- An auger drilling program is planned to commence in June 2026 to characterize the tailings material and assess tungsten resource potential.
- The project aims to provide near-term, domestically sourced tungsten, supporting U.S. defense metal independence.
- Modern recovery methods and elevated tungsten prices make this an increasingly compelling near-term domestic tungsten supply opportunity.
- An independent metallurgical study will be completed to determine the most effective method of recovering tungsten and other metals.