Leadership Shift at United States Antimony Targets Zeolite Growth: Melissa Pagen to Helm Bear River Zeolite

Pagen’s Appointment Signals Strategic Focus on Zeolite Division Expansion

United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE:UAMY), a key North American supplier of antimony and zeolite, is putting its weight behind the growth of its zeolite business. The company has announced that Melissa Pagen, previously Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Government Relations, will step in as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Bear River Zeolite Company (BRZ), its wholly-owned zeolite division. This move comes as USAC looks to unlock new value and growth from its sizable Idaho-based zeolite mine, which company leadership says holds reserves exceeding 400 years of production life.

Track Record in High-Value Contracts and Cross-Sector Leadership

Pagen brings broad industry experience to the role: Over a 20-year career, she has worked across consumer goods, business development, energy, and water treatment. Since joining USAC in May 2024, she played a pivotal role in closing a $245 million Department of Defense contract and a $106.7 million supply agreement with a new industrial partner. Prior to USAC, Pagen held senior roles at Evergreen Sustainable Enterprises, GreenHunter Resources, and Sionix Corporation, consistently leading successful initiatives in operational scale-up, marketing, and contract negotiations. She also holds a notable track record in environmental remediation and public speaking, recognized by the Women In Natural Gas (WING) Award in 2014.

Company Insiders See Potential for Revenue Surge as Zeolite Markets Grow

According to USAC Chairman and CEO Gary C. Evans, the promotion will allow Pagen to build an 'undervalued asset' by targeting new and existing customers in sectors ranging from animal nutrition and water purification to nuclear cleanup. Notably, zeolite— a porous mineral highly valued for its filtration and detoxification properties — is finding expanding applications in both industry and environmental remediation. Evans noted that with the antimony division now strengthened and more self-sufficient, Pagen and her team can dedicate their efforts to leveraging BRZ’s strategic potential.

USAC Positioned as Only Fully Integrated Antimony Producer Outside China & Russia

While USAC remains a dominant player in the antimony market, supplying compounds used in batteries, flame retardants, and ammunition, its strategic diversification into zeolite comes at a time of increasing demand for critical minerals. The company's operations span the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, processing antimony and precious metals while mining high-quality zeolite in Idaho. BRZ’s unique mineral reserves, coupled with Pagen’s leadership, could enable USAC to further penetrate both established and emerging markets in 2026 and beyond.

Analyst Takeaway: Leadership Shake-Up Could Unlock Significant Value in 2026

For investors and industry observers, Pagen’s promotion is more than a personnel change — it may signal a substantial pivot to building out value in one of the longest-reserved zeolite resources globally. With a track record of executing large-scale contracts and a renewed focus from top management, USAC’s Bear River Zeolite division is positioned as a potential catalyst for growth. The coming year will be important to watch, as performance at BRZ could provide new insight into USAC’s evolving business mix and market strategy.

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