American T&A joins US defence consortium, gaining direct access to Department of War supply chain

American Tungsten & Antimony (ASX:AT4) has been admitted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, with the strategic move now giving the ASX-listed explorer a direct channel to United States defence supply chain programs and a formal engagement pathway with the Department of War.

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The DIBC is a U.S. government initiative designed to fast-track critical supply chains, specifically targeting materials essential to national security.

By joining the consortium, American T&A has now gained the key ability to participate in DoW-sponsored project funding and engage directly with defence agencies, prime contractors, and industrial partners.

The company confirmed it has already submitted multiple funding applications to the Department of War and Department of Energy (DOE), which are currently pending review. According to the company, more than 50 projects have already received approximately US$410 million in funding through DIBC-related programs to date, with ~US$39 million awarded in CY26 alone.

American T&A’s managing director, Andre Booyzen, today declared the admission an “important milestone” and said: [It] reflects the strategic alignment of our projects with U.S. national priorities… antimony and tungsten are essential to defence and industrial applications. We believe AT4 is well-positioned to contribute to the development of secure, U.S.-based supply chains.”

The company’s chief continued: “Our participation in upcoming government initiatives, including the May 15, 2026, event in Utah, further supports our engagement with key stakeholders across government and industry.”

That event is one to watch, especially because it will host senior U.S. government representatives, industry stakeholders, and state leadership, including Governor Spencer Cox. This gathering is designed to present AT4’s projects within the broader context of domestic supply chain security.

While this is a huge victory, it’s not a slowing down point for AT4: Exploration and development are still running across the company’s Nevada and Utah portfolios, including at Tennessee Mountain and Sage Hen.

AT4 opened at 7.6cps this morning before dipping slightly.

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