Military Metals Uncovers 40.6% Antimony in West Gore Stockpile Grab Samples
West Gore’s historic antimony-gold mine roars back to life with Military Metals’ high-grade grab samples, as Nova Scotia fast-tracks mining approvals under Premier Tim Houston.
Military Metals has once again commanded the spotlight. On July 22, 2025, the company announced spectacular results from grab samples taken from the historical stockpile at its 100% owned West Gore Antimony-Gold Project in Nova Scotia. The highest-grade sample returned a staggering 40.6% antimony and 106.5 grams per tonne of gold, confirming the historical richness of the site that once served as a critical wartime producer for Canada. The average values from all five samples—17.94% antimony and 34.68 gpt gold—are more than encouraging. They reinforce not just the legacy of the deposit, but its modern-day potential as a cornerstone of domestic supply for two strategic metals.
CEO Scott Eldridge minced no words in his assessment. He called the findings “spectacular” and underscored that the results validate Military Metals’ exploration roadmap. These samples, collected from stockpiled material left behind by miners more than a century ago, affirm West Gore’s historical grades and hint at what might still lie beneath. The mine produced 32,000 metric tons between 1914 and 1917, yielding 3,220 metric tons of antimony and over 6,800 ounces of gold. Historical mining was selective, with ore likely hand-sorted at the surface. But today, using advanced exploration and modern technology, Military Metals seem to be looking to do what those early miners couldn’t—systematically uncover the full extent of the deposit and bring it into the 21st century.
These grab samples come just two weeks after Military Metals announced the identification of three previously untested high-priority drill targets, extending well beyond the original mining zone. Those targets are now central to a planned drilling campaign, currently being finalized. The company believes this work could unlock West Gore’s full scale and help reestablish Nova Scotia as a meaningful player in North America’s antimony market.
But what makes this moment even more timely is the political tailwind sweeping through Nova Scotia. Under the leadership of Premier Tim Houston, the province has embarked on a bold campaign to revive and accelerate mining. Houston’s government is fast-tracking approvals for metal mining projects, lifting long-standing restrictions, and opening doors that have been closed for decades. Most notably, his administration ended a 40-year ban on uranium mining, a move that reflects a broader shift toward embracing the resource economy as both an economic engine and a tool for the clean energy transition.
Premier Houston has stated plainly that mining will play a central role in Nova Scotia’s future. His government updated its Critical Minerals Strategy in May 2025 to include high-purity silica, silver, tellurium, and uranium, pushing the province to the forefront of Canada’s critical mineral policy. It’s a dramatic pivot, and not without controversy. A couple of municipalities have pushed back against uranium exploration, and environmental groups have issued warnings about health risks. Yet the premier remains firm, calling such resistance fearmongering and making it clear that natural resources projects will proceed—with or without unanimous local support.
In this context, Military Metals’ West Gore Project becomes even more significant. Antimony is a critical mineral used in military-grade flame retardants, semiconductors, and renewable energy applications. Domestic supply is virtually nonexistent. China controls over 90% of the global market. For Canada, and particularly Nova Scotia, the ability to develop a homegrown source is not just an economic opportunity—it’s a matter of national security. The high-grade stibnite samples Military Metals recovered show precisely the kind of mineralization needed to reduce that foreign dependence. Combined with elevated gold values, the project could also offer investors dual exposure to critical minerals and a time-tested store of value.
The geology at West Gore supports this potential. Located within Nova Scotia’s Meguma Terrane, the region has long been known for its gold-bearing vein systems. But West Gore is different. Its steeply east-dipping veins and consistent association with antimony make it a rare geological asset. Historical records, validated by recent technical review from David Murray, P.Geo, show that this area produced concentrate grading 46% antimony—high even by today’s standards. And with mineralogical findings indicating up to 2.81% lead in some samples, the polymetallic nature of the deposit further sweetens the story.
The lab work supporting this announcement was conducted by ALS Canada, using rigorous QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, and duplicates. Over-limit samples were analyzed using fire assay and ICP-AES for both gold and antimony, providing the kind of scientific backbone needed to assure investors and regulators alike.
While some may argue that five samples don’t tell the full story, the company is transparent that these were selectively chosen for their visual potential. Still, the grades are undeniably impressive. For a deposit that once helped fuel the Allied effort in World War I, there’s something poetic about West Gore returning to prominence during another era defined by geopolitical tension and supply chain insecurity.
With the province’s regulatory landscape now more favorable than it has been in decades, Military Metals is in the right place at the right time. The company’s strategy aligns closely with Nova Scotia’s broader economic agenda. As Premier Houston continues to “take the no out of Nova Scotia,” projects like West Gore could become case studies in what’s possible when private ambition meets public momentum.
Military Metals has made it clear this is just the beginning. The next step is drilling, and if those results build on what’s already been reported, West Gore could very well move from forgotten history to critical infrastructure. In a world starved for secure sources of strategic materials, few juniors are positioned as sharply.
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The author holds shares in Military Metals Corp and may buy or sell at any time. This article is for informational purposes only, was prepared independently without company involvement, and utilized AI assistance. It is not investment advice. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.