Ares Strategic Mining Completes Key Infrastructure at Lost Sheep Processing Facility

Vancouver, B.C. — May 13, 2026 — Leads & Copy —

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. has completed critical infrastructure at its Lost Sheep Fluorspar Processing Facility in Utah, including the conveyor belt system and the electrical and Motor Control Center (MCC) systems.

These milestones mark a significant advancement from mine development to integrated processing operations, moving the plant closer to commissioning and production readiness.

The completed infrastructure includes the full installation of the plant’s primary material handling and conveyor belt systems, completion of the facility-wide electrical distribution network, installation and integration of the plant’s MCC systems, and energization-ready infrastructure to support crushers, screens, flotation circuits, pumps, and processing equipment.

The conveyor network will form the operational backbone of the processing facility, enabling continuous and automated movement of ore between crushing, sorting, and processing stages. The MCC and electrical systems will provide centralized power distribution, process control, equipment protection, and operational automation throughout the plant.

Ares Strategic Mining President and CEO James Walker said the completion of the conveyor and MCC systems is a crucial construction milestone. Walker said these systems are essential for industrial-scale processing and represent a significant step toward operational readiness and future production.

The company said the completion of these systems reduces project risk and positions Ares to accelerate final mechanical installations and commissioning activities.

The MCC infrastructure will control and distribute power across the entire plant, enable synchronized operation of processing equipment, support future automation and scalability, and provide operational reliability and safety. The conveyor system will enable continuous ore flow, efficient material handling and throughput, reduced operating downtime and labor requirements, and consistent feed rates for optimized processing performance.

Ares Strategic Mining aims to become the leading domestic supplier of acidspar in the United States. Fluorspar is a critical mineral used in semiconductor manufacturing, fluorochemicals, nuclear fuel processing, steel and aluminum production, and defense and aerospace applications.

With mining operations underway, ore stockpiling ongoing, and plant infrastructure nearing completion, the company is preparing for initial processing and future deliveries into domestic and international markets.

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. focuses on developing its fluorspar projects in the U.S., aiming to become a significant supplier of high-grade fluorspar to North American markets.

The Lost Sheep Fluorspar Project, located in Delta, Utah, is 100% owned, encompassing 5,982 acres with 353 claims. The project is fully permitted, including mining permits, and a NI 43-101 Technical Report identified extensive high-grade fluorspar with low levels of impurities. The mining plan was approved by the BLM.

Source: Ares Strategic Mining Inc.