US Antimony shipment detained 82 days by Chinese Customs, forced back to Australia

UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORP

50-ton stibnite ore shipment from Australia to Mexico detained at Ningbo port for 82 days.
Company paid $715,413 partial payment prior to departure under existing contract.
Chinese Customs released containers only on condition of return to Australia, not delivery to Madero smelter.
Company assumes detention due to antimony ore content or US ownership; China banned antimony exports in Sept 2024.
Shipment finally released June 23, 2025; company made exhaustive efforts to resolve but received no explanation.

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