06659.0010.586507.1
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest reported) November 11, 2002
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United States Antimony Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Montana 32-00215 81-0305822
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 643
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (406) 827-3523
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The registrant elects to disclose the following information: THOMPSON FALLS,
Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2002--United States Antimony Corporation
(OTCBB:UAMY - News) announced that it is launching a concerted sales effort for
its zeolite product lines mined and processed by its wholly owned subsidiary,
Bear River Zeolite, Co. Inc. The zeolite ("BRZ") deposit is located in southern
Idaho. It is a volcanic rock that contains and will hold fertilizer nutrients as
well as toxic metals and gases. The particular deposit is considered a high
quality zeolite. Although mine construction began less than two years ago, the
plant and mine have been expanded to produce a variety of products for diverse
markets. Initial sales have all been to bulk or industrial markets, and the
Company is now preparing to enter the retail market areas. Sales agents,
distributors and manufacturers representatives are being sought in the United
States and Pacific Rim. Although the domestic consumption of zeolite has only
been approximately 38,000 tons per year, world consumption has been about
3,500,000 tons. The product has not been recognized in the United States due to
a lack of knowledge.
In the bulk markets, sales have been made in agricultural applications, water
filtration, odor control, air filtration, animal feed and remediation. Soil
amendments and fertilizer products have been sold for golf courses, lawns and
gardens. The product has worked exceptionally well due to its ability to hold
nutrients in the growth zone in a non-water soluble state, and to its ability to
hold up to 55% of its weight in water. The product has been certified for
filtration of municipal drinking water, public swimming pools and wastewater
treatment. Zeolite filters finer and more particulates than sand and it also
removes ammonium, urea complexes and heavy metals, unlike sand. BRZ is currently
being sold for the odor control of hogs, chickens, and cattle in concentrated
animal feed operations ("CAFO's"). The EPA has increased regulations and fines
for odor control and ground water pollution. It is also sold for air filtration
to remove such gases as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, carbon dioxide and sulfur
dioxide. BRZ is used in animal feed pellets and mash feeds to augment feed
utilization, increase gain and production, reduce scours, reduce odors, bind
myco-toxins and decrease mortality. The product has been sold for the
environmental cleanup of ammonium, hydrocarbons and other toxic substances.
The retail markets are being evaluated including cat litter, soil amendments,
organic fertilizers, floor clean, a no-slip product for icy sidewalks and
driveways, water filtration, household odor control, horse stall and pet
deodorizers, and numerous other applications.
Successful deployment of retail marketing opportunities will increase the
profitability of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
United States Antimony Corporation
(Registrant)
November 13, 2002 By:/s/John C. Lawrence
Date: John C. Lawrence, President