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Atlantic Strategic Minerals (“ASM”), a US critical minerals producer, has appointed John Elder as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its mining and mineral processing facilities in Virginia, USA. Highlights  John Elder brings almost 40 years of experience working in the critical minerals sector He will be focused on delivering a resilient US supply chain for Ilmenite, Zircon and Rare Earth feedstocks in Virginia ASM is advancing plans to process Monazite, an important m

Atlantic Strategic Minerals is considering building a rare earths plant at its operations in Stoney Creek, Virginia, to join America's push for domestic production of key materials. The company already produces some critical minerals and rare earth elements as a byproduct, but needs a refining facility to separate and produce rare earths, according to Michael Scherb. Appian has held conversations with the White House seeking government support for the plant, which would cost

In a rural corner of Sussex County, the Stony Creek community may soon play a larger role in America’s clean energy future, which state officials said could bring new job growth and investment. The Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank (VCEIB) recently announced that it will invest $481,000 to support planning for a potential rare-earth mineral processing facility in Stony Creek. The funding will support a feasibility study and engineering plans for a proposed monazite proce

Atlantic Strategic Minerals (“ASM”), a U.S. critical minerals producer, celebrates commercial production at its commissioned mining and mineral processing facilities in Virginia.  Highlights  ASM is producing critical minerals, Ilmenite and Zircon, vital for the U.S. industrial value chain  The project comprises high-grade mining assets and processing facilities, including a Concentrator Plant and the largest Mineral Separation Plant in North America ASM is advancing plans to