In this episode of The Ellis Martin Report and Money Talk Radio, Ellis Martin sits down with William Witham, Managing Director of Pinnacle Minerals Ltd (ASX:PIM) — a diversified Australian critical-minerals company making major moves into the United States with new projects in Idaho and Washington State.
Pinnacle Minerals is part of a new wave of ASX-listed explorers advancing the North American critical-minerals agenda. With projects across South Australia, Western Australia, Quebec, Idaho, and Washington, the company is building a balanced portfolio spanning antimony, rare earths, lithium, and gold — a mix aimed at strengthening supply chains vital to defense, technology, and energy transition industries.
🔎 Episode Highlights
The U.S. Pivot:
Pinnacle’s newly acquired assets in Idaho and Washington State place it in one of the most geologically prospective regions of the American West — home to the legendary Stibnite Mine and a rich antimony-gold belt. These projects mark a major expansion for the company beyond Australia and Canada, aligning with growing U.S. demand for domestic sources of critical metals.
🧭 Antimony & Rare Earth Relevance:
Antimony — a key component in advanced alloys, semiconductors, and defense applications — is almost entirely controlled by China today. Pinnacle’s exploration work aims to establish a North American alternative supply stream, reducing dependency on foreign producers. The company’s antimony (stibnite) and rare-earth mineralization occurs alongside gold, creating unique dual-commodity leverage in the current market.
🏔️ Idaho and Washington Projects:
The geology of these regions mirrors some of the best mineral systems in the world — where antimony, gold, and rare earths coexist. With a seasoned technical team from Python Exploration (Idaho / Alaska), Pinnacle has begun sampling and data verification using extensive U.S. Geological Survey archives. Drilling is scheduled to commence in mid-2026 (May–June window) once winter thaws.
💰 Capital & Momentum:
Following two successful capital raises totaling approximately A$5 million (~US$3.5 million), Pinnacle is fully funded for its first-phase exploration and geophysics programs. Management has a reputation for operational efficiency — stretching exploration dollars through targeted, data-driven programs.
🤝 Australia–U.S. Strategic Partnership:
William Witham explains why Australian explorers are increasingly active in North America: Australia’s deep culture of exploration, access to risk capital, and world-leading mining expertise naturally complement U.S. needs. Both nations share a rules-based, allied relationship now formalized through the AUKUS defense pact and critical-minerals agreements. Pinnacle’s entry into Idaho and Washington symbolizes this geostrategic alignment.
⚙️ Downstream and Processing Vision:
Beyond exploration, Pinnacle is evaluating future modular and regional processing options across the West Coast, Montana, and Alaska — as well as emerging refinement technologies from U.S. research institutions such as Rice University. The goal: to build end-to-end processing capacity in North America and contribute to the continent’s industrial independence.
Critical Minerals Security: Establishing U.S. sources for antimony and rare earths is key to national defense and clean-energy resilience.
Cross-Pacific Expertise: Australia’s junior exploration model and ASX capital markets bring proven efficiency to North America’s resource scene.
Economic Synergy: Pinnacle represents a bridge between two mining cultures — combining Australian innovation with American resource potential.
Gold and Critical Metals Leverage: Unique project mix offers upside in both industrial and precious-metal cycles.
💬 Key Quotes
“Antimony is used in high-tech industries and defense. There are very few places in the world where it occurs in mineable grades — Idaho and Washington are two of them.” — William Witham
“The U.S. is a fantastic jurisdiction right now: great geology, great rules, and a shared culture of exploration with Australia.” — William Witham
“We speak the same language and share the same values. Australians and Americans are family in this new critical-minerals frontier.” — William Witham
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🔗 Pinnacle Minerals Ltd | https://pinnacleminerals.com.au
📊 ASX Ticker: PIM
📍 Projects in Australia, Canada, Idaho, and Washington
💼 Critical Minerals • Antimony • Rare Earths • Gold
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