Opportunity
Federal Register #AP768324
EXIM Award for Critical Minerals Project in Idaho (Gold, Antimony, Silver, Tungsten)
Buyer
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S.
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
AP768324
NAICS
212299, 213114, 522293
This award notice details EXIM's support for a major critical minerals project in Idaho: - Government Buyer: - Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) - Project Overview: - Application for a long-term loan or financial guarantee exceeding $100 million - Supports redevelopment of gold, antimony, silver, and tungsten mineral deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district, central Idaho - Part of EXIM's Make More in America initiative - Key Parties: - Principal supplier: Various U.S. entities - Obligor: Perpetua Resources Idaho Inc. - Guarantor: Perpetua Resources Corp. - Products/Outputs: - Gold dore bars (exported for overseas refining into gold bullion) - Antimony concentrate (exported for processing into antimony metal and derivatives; future domestic processing planned) - Strategic Importance: - Products are essential for U.S. industrial and national security uses (e.g., semiconductors, lead-acid batteries) - Project aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on foreign sources for strategic minerals - Supports high-quality U.S. jobs - Notable Requirements: - No specific product quantities or part numbers provided - Focus on domestic development and export of critical minerals - No confidential or proprietary business information disclosed
Description
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee exceeding $100 million. The transaction aims to support the redevelopment of critical mineral resources, specifically gold, antimony, silver, and tungsten deposits in Idaho, to enhance resilient domestic supply chains and advanced manufacturing. The financing will facilitate domestic purposes and result in the export of gold dore bars and antimony concentrate to overseas processing facilities, supporting U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. Comments on this transaction are due by April 24, 2026.