Locksley Resources names new leaders to revive California’s antimony mine amid U.S. push for domestic critical mineral supply.

Locksley Resources, an ASX-listed company, has named Kerrie Matthews CEO and Danny George COO to advance its plan to revive California’s Desert antimony mine and build a domestic supply chain. Matthews, with experience at BHP and Iluka, and George, a project delivery expert from Fortescue and Vale, bring strong credentials for navigating regulatory and operational challenges. The project gains urgency due to China’s antimony export ban and rising U.S. demand for the metal in semiconductors, defense, and energy storage, prompting its designation as a critical mineral. Recent tests showed 85.9% antimony recovery, supporting fast-track development. The company is also developing a low-energy refining process with Rice University, aiming to enable domestic processing. Locksley is seeking government support, investment, and offtake agreements to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.