Flame-retardant materials
Antimony compounds are used in flame-retardant formulations for materials such as plastics and textiles.
ABOUT BEAVER BROOK
A distinctive part of
Canada’s mining landscape.
An underground antimony mine rooted in the geology, people and communities of central Newfoundland.
THE COMPANY
Newfoundland roots.
A mineral with global uses.
Beaver Brook Antimony Mine Inc. (BBAM) is a registered corporation in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The mine is located approximately 43 kilometres southwest of Glenwood, in central Newfoundland. As Canada’s only primary antimony mine, Beaver Brook has a distinctive history within the provincial and Canadian mining industries.
BBAM is presently in care and maintenance. Mining and processing are not currently operating, while a professional team continues to maintain the site and support its environmental, safety and regulatory responsibilities.
Read about our current status
Underground mine tunnel in Wales · Representative imagery, not the BBAM site.
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What is antimony?
Antimony is a silvery-white metalloid, commonly recovered from the mineral stibnite.
Its properties make it useful in a range of industrial materials. Antimony is included on Canada’s list of critical minerals.
Mineral information sourcesBatteries & metal alloys
Antimony is used in some lead-acid batteries and to strengthen lead and other alloys.
Glass & ceramics
Antimony compounds also have applications in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.
ANTIMONY & GOLD
A geological connection.
The Beaver Brook deposit was discovered during regional gold exploration in 1989.
Antimony and gold can occur in related geological systems. Historical exploration has identified gold mineralization on the Beaver Brook property, reflecting this association in parts of central Newfoundland.
Beaver Brook’s mining history is centred on antimony. The presence of gold mineralization does not imply current gold production or establish a commercially recoverable gold resource.
Read the provincial geological researchA PLACE IN MINING HISTORY
A history worth understanding.
The Beaver Brook antimony deposit was discovered during regional gold exploration.
The Province described Beaver Brook as North America’s only operating antimony mine at that time.
Our focus is care and maintenance, responsible stewardship and ongoing regulatory obligations.