2026-06117NoticeWallet

EXIM Bank Eyes $100M+ Loan for Idaho's Antimony Goldmine Revival

Published Date: 3/30/2026

Notice

Summary

The Export-Import Bank is reviewing a big loan request over $100 million to help redevelop important mineral resources in Idaho. This project will boost U.S. supply chains, create good jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign minerals like antimony. People have until April 24, 2026, to share their thoughts before the bank’s board makes a final decision.

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

EXIM loan for Idaho critical minerals

You in Idaho may see a long-term EXIM loan or financial guarantee in excess of $100 million to finance redevelopment of gold‑antimony‑silver‑tungsten deposits in the Stibnite‑Yellow Pine district of central Idaho. The project is described as supporting U.S. supply chains and expected to support high‑quality U.S. jobs.

Exports of gold doré and antimony concentrate

The financing will be used for domestic purposes and will result in the export of gold doré bars and antimony concentrate to overseas processing facilities, where they will be refined into gold bullion and antimony metal and derivative products used in items like semiconductors and lead‑acid batteries.

Potential domestic antimony processing

The notice states that as domestic antimony processing capacity becomes available, antimony concentrate produced by the project will be treated domestically rather than exported. That could shift processing activity to U.S. facilities.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
3/30/2026
4/24/2026

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Export-Import Bank
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