New York, Jan 26, 2026, 05:21 (EST) — Premarket
- Shares of United States Antimony jumped nearly 10% in premarket trading following Friday’s close.
- Antimony price benchmarks edged up during the session, fueling renewed interest in critical-minerals stocks.
- Investors are eyeing follow-through after the open, with the next earnings date set for early April.
Shares of United States Antimony Corporation jumped roughly 10% in Monday’s premarket, pushing the NYSE American-listed UAMY to about $11.93, according to data from Public.com. Pre-market volume hit close to 218,000 shares. 1
Antimony prices climbed in the latest daily assessments. On Jan. 26, SMM’s benchmark for 1# antimony ingot rose roughly $270 to an average of $20,685.73 per metric ton. Meanwhile, the U.S. in-warehouse antimony price indicator (99.65% Sb min) held steady at $18.25 a pound. 2
Overnight, traders digested fresh supply data out of China. According to SMM, customs figures showed December 2025 imports of “other antimony ores and concentrates” climbed to 4,775.96 metric tons, up from 3,637.04 tons in November. Market watchers now anticipate a “significant” rebound in antimony prices from recent lows. 3
In another update, SMM reported that China’s antimony oxide exports jumped to 382.25 tons in December 2025, a 26.57% increase from November’s 302 tons, following several months of sluggish shipments. The group noted that a wider rebound in exports could boost confidence in antimony prices throughout 2026. 4
Company-specific action has slowed since last week, but investors remain focused on U.S. Antimony’s recent move to boost processing capacity. On Jan. 20, the company announced it finalized the purchase of a critical minerals flotation facility in Radersburg, Montana, for $4.75 million in cash. It also earmarked roughly $2 million for equipment upgrades. The facility is located less than 250 miles from its Thompson Falls smelter, where an expansion is reportedly “on track” for completion and commissioning by February. 5
A flotation mill employs chemicals and air bubbles to separate minerals from crushed ore—a crucial step miners take to concentrate feed before smelting. Chairman and CEO Gary C. Evans emphasized the company needs this facility “to properly concentrate the material” and produce “mil-spec” antimony trisulfide, which is reportedly used as a primer in ammunition. 5
U.S. Antimony’s latest SEC filing on its website is a Form 8-K dated Jan. 20. No updates appeared over the weekend. 6
Supply politics continue to weigh on investors beyond company news. China lifted its ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S. until Nov. 27, 2026, Reuters reported in November. However, these metals remain subject to wider export controls requiring licenses. 7
The metal market hasn’t followed a simple path. Fastmarkets reported that antimony prices surged to a record $59,750 per tonne in July 2025, then dropped as new smelters ramped up output and the steep costs curbed demand. This highlights how shifts in supply and substitution can quickly change the trade. 8
Investors will be watching closely after the bell to see if Monday’s early gains stick during regular hours and if antimony prices continue their strength following fresh China trade figures. U.S. Antimony is scheduled to report earnings next on April 6, per Investing.com. 9
