United States Antimony Corporation Announces Beginning of Retail Sales of Bear River Zeolite Products.Business Editors THOMPSON FALLS, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2003 United States Antimony Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :UAMY) announced the beginning of retail sales of Bear River Zeolite (BRZ BRZ Bronze BRZ Bundesrechenzentrum (Federal Computing Center, Austria) BRZ Bipolar Return-to-Zero BRZ Baseline Release Zero BRZ Bonded Re-Export Zone ) products as well as expanding industrial markets for the products. In May, BRZ set a record for monthly shipments. For the first half of 2003 total shipments were three times the comparable period for 2002. During that time BRZ has shipped to six times as many first-time customers as in the prior year and the total number of customers (both old and new) doubled. Sales have not been confined to the United States. BRZ has shipped to Canada, England, China, Japan, Peru and Mexico. Management believes the BRZ product ranks among the best in the world due to its low sodium content, high cation exchange capacity In soil science, cation exchange capacity (CEC) is the capacity of a soil for ion exchange of positively charged ions between the soil and the soil solution. A positively-charged ion, which has fewer electrons than protons, is known as a cation due to its attraction to cathodes. , low clay and other impurities and high potassium content. In anticipation of possible increased demand USAC USAC Universal Service Administrative Company USAC United States Auto Club USAC Universidad de San Carlos (University of San Carlos, Guatemala) USAC US Airways Center (Phoenix, Arizona) has just completed a $250,000 equity private placement. The funds will be used for expansion of the Bear River Zeolite operation and general corporate purposes. Expenditures for the zeolite operation include 3 new buildings, equipment overhaul, dust control, a large jaw crusher installation, augers, a silo, product trademarks, packaging materials for retail products, lighting, a new generator, wiring, telephone lines, sales and many other applications. New retail products include a soil conditioner called "Molly Greenthumb," a floor clean and deodorizer deodorizer or deodorant, substance used to absorb or eliminate offensive odors. Disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, and chlorine compounds eliminate odors caused by microorganisms. , a kitty litter called "PurrFectly Natural" and a horse stall freshener. All products are initially packaged in attractive 25-pound bags. Distributors for the retail products are welcomed (888-973-8722). The initial reaction to the Molly Greenthumb has been especially encouraging. The product holds more than 50% of its weight in water reducing irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. needs, holds plant nutrients in the growth zone, and provides nitrogen, calcium and potassium on a slow release plant demand basis. Areas of grass treated last summer with a top dressing have come back this spring stronger and earlier with no additional application of nutrients compared to untreated areas. Pictures are available on the Web site www.bearriverzeolite.com . New retail products for aquariums and deodorizing packets are being developed. Industrial markets have included soil amendments, water filtration, wastewater treatment, animal feed, odor control and air filtration. New applications being developed include "surface modified zeolites" (SMZ SMZ Sulfamethoxazole (antibiotic) SMZ Streamside Management Zone SMZ Symmetric Mach-Zehnder (structure) ) for air filtration and for biocidal bi·o·cid·al adj. Of or relating to an agent that is destructive to living organisms. biocidal (bī´ōsī´d water filtration, portable toilet deodorizers, horticultural uses to replace perlite perlite or pearlstone Natural glass with concentric cracks such that the rock breaks into small, pearl-like bodies. It is formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava or magma. and other carriers, and aquaculture aquaculture, the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for an ever increasing share of world fisheries production. applications. Disclaimer: The information, opinions and analysis contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable but no representation, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This report is a paid advertisement and is for information purposes only and should not be used as the basis for any investment decision. This information is neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell securities but is a paid advertisement. Information contained herein contains forward-looking statements and is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, which will affect the results. The opinions contained herein reflect our current judgment and are subject to change without notice. --30--EB/
CONTACT: United States Antimony Corporation, Thompson Falls
Michael Floersch, 406-827-3523
Fax: 406-827-3543
E-Mail: tfl3543@blackfoot.net
KEYWORD: MONTANA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL MINING/METALS CHEMICALS/PLASTICS PRODUCT
SOURCE: United States Antimony Corporation
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