United States Antimony Corporation Announces the Appointment of Fred L. "Pete" Bunger as a New Technical Advisory Director

"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company"

THOMPSON FALLS, MT / ACCESSWIRE / August 6, 2024 / United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC", or the "Company"), (NYSE American:UAMY) announced today the Appointment of Fred L. "Pete" Bunger to become a new Technical Advisory Director to the Board and management team. Pete is the founder and President of ZEO, Inc. since 1982. His company is one of the largest customers of Bear River Zeolite, our wholly-owned subsidiary active in zeolite mining and processing in Idaho. His company is involved in product development and marketing of natural zeolites and allied products to both domestic and international wholesale markets. ZEO, Inc. products include:

Water Filtration

ZeoSand Filter Media - Natural Zeolite
Ruby Sand Filter Media - Calcined Clay
ZeoFiber Filter Media - Cellulose Fiber
Private Label

Animal Feed

ZAR-MIN Feed Additive
ZMC-100 Feed Additive
Private Label

Soil

EcoSand Soil Amendment

Specialty Products

Z-Ox Greensand Replacement
Z-Ultra Anticaking Agent
ZeoShield Antimicrobial Zeolite
Zeo Plus Organo Zeolite

Mr. Bunger previously held various positions and was General Manager at Occidental Petroleum from 1978 until 1982, when he started his own company. He was also previously employed at DuPont from 1967-1978 in various R&D activities. Mr. Bunger received his B.S. in Chemistry, Physics, and Math in 1963 from Austin Peay State University. He subsequently received his Ph.D. in 1967 from the University of North Carolina. His major was Inorganic Chemistry with a minor in Analytical Chemistry.

Commenting on Mr. Bunger's appointment, Mr. Gary C. Evans, Chairman & Co-CEO stated, "I have gotten to know both Pete and his wife Robin over the last year and one-half. He has been an invaluable asset and sounding board to me and many members of our management team. He has taught me more about zeolite and its incredible properties and applications than I could ever have imagined. He is undoubtedly the "zeolite expert" in the U.S. and likely around the world. We are currently working on a new zeolite product together that could have significant growth potential. Once our patents are properly filed, we will be in a position to disclose these activities. Pete has also assisted us in our Washington D.C. lobbying efforts and brings tremendous credibility to us due to his knowledge and vast experience. As a new Technical Advisory Director to U.S. Antimony Corporation, our close working relationship is further solidified."