Who is Stillwater Mining?

We Have a Test Stillwater Mining Company operates as a mining company. The Company explores, develops, mines, and produces palladium and platinum. Stillwater Mining serves customers in the United States.

What are the mineral reserves at Stillwater?

As of December 2019, Stillwater is estimated to contain mineral reserves of 26.8Mt at a grade of 19.4g/t containing 16.7Moz, while East Boulder is expected to hold 21.5Mt of reserves at 14.7g/t with 10.2Moz of contained PGM. The mining at Stillwater mine has two main sections, the existing Stillwater operation and the Blitz project.

Where are Stillwater and east Boulder PGM mines located?

The Stillwater mine is on the east side and East Boulder is on the west side of the J-M Reef, a geological formation which the company says is the only known significant source of PGMs in the US and the highest grade PGM deposit known in the world.

How much of the Stillwater Mine is used for backfill?

Approximately 55% of the mill tailings at the Stillwater mine and 50% at East Boulder are used for backfill. The Blitz project is anticipated to expand the existing mine 6,000m to the east of the current operations. The company is expected to commission ten producing areas at the section by the end of 2022.