Ares Strategic Mining Inc. (CSE: ARS) (OTCQX: ARSMF) (FRA: N8I1) has completed two critical infrastructure components at its Lost Sheep Fluorspar Processing Facility in Utah: the installation of the plant’s conveyor belt system and the completion of the facility’s electrical and Motor Control Center (MCC) systems. These milestones represent a significant advancement in the company’s transition from mine development to fully integrated processing operations, moving the plant toward commissioning and production readiness.
The newly completed infrastructure includes the full installation of the plant’s primary material handling and conveyor belt systems, the completion of the facility-wide electrical distribution network, installation and integration of the plant’s Motor Control Center systems, and energization-ready infrastructure to support crushers, screens, flotation circuits, pumps, and processing equipment. The conveyor network serves as the operational backbone, enabling continuous and automated movement of ore between crushing, sorting, and processing stages, while the MCC and electrical systems provide centralized power distribution, process control, equipment protection, and operational automation.
James Walker, President and CEO of Ares Strategic Mining, emphasized the importance of these systems, stating they are not cosmetic additions but the central nervous system of the processing facility. Without them, industrial-scale processing cannot occur. Their completion substantially de-risks the project and positions Ares to accelerate final mechanical installations and commissioning activities. The MCC infrastructure controls and distributes power across the entire plant, enables synchronized operation of processing equipment, supports future automation and scalability, and provides industrial-grade operational reliability and safety. The conveyor system enables continuous ore flow, efficient material handling, reduced operating downtime, and consistent feed rates for optimized processing performance.
These developments are pivotal for Ares as it advances toward becoming the leading domestic supplier of acidspar in the United States. Fluorspar is designated a critical mineral by the U.S. government and is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, fluorochemicals, nuclear fuel processing, steel and aluminum production, and defense and aerospace applications. With mining operations underway, ore stockpiling ongoing, and plant infrastructure nearing completion, the company is rapidly positioning itself for initial processing and future deliveries into domestic and international markets.
For more details on the project, visit the original release. Ares Strategic Mining is focused on developing its fluorspar projects in the U.S., aiming to become a significant supplier of high-grade fluorspar to North American markets. The Lost Sheep Fluorspar Project in Delta, Utah, is 100% owned, fully permitted, and located in the Spor Mountain area, Juab County.
