Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY | OTCQX:LKYRF | FSE:X5L) – U.S. defence strategist joins board as America’s critical minerals race intensifies

Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY | OTCQX:LKYRF | FSE:X5L) has appointed retired U.S. Air Force Major General Peter J. Lambert to its Advisory Board, strengthening its alignment with the United States’ drive to secure domestic supplies of rare earths and antimony.

The appointment highlights the convergence of national defence and resource strategy at a time when the U.S. is racing to rebuild self-sufficiency across critical mineral supply chains.

Highlights

• Major General (Ret.) Peter J. Lambert joins Locksley’s Advisory Board

• Over 30 years of experience in U.S. intelligence, defence, and advanced technology integration

• Former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance at U.S. Air Force Headquarters

• Senior executive background with General Dynamics Information Technology

• Appointment supports Locksley’s 100% American mine-to-market strategy

The addition of Lambert brings both operational and strategic weight to Locksley’s mine-to-market ambitions as it advances the Mojave Project in California.

His career spans more than three decades across U.S. defence and intelligence agencies, including senior leadership roles at the Air Force Headquarters, Defense Intelligence Agency, and National Security Agency.

Lambert’s appointment bridges Locksley’s corporate vision of vertical integration in antimony and rare earth production with the kind of defence-grade expertise usually associated with aerospace and intelligence operations.

His current executive role with General Dynamics Information Technology, a leading U.S. defence and technology contractor, provides practical insight into secure systems integration and technology-driven operational efficiency, both essential to developing resilient industrial supply chains.

The Mojave Project, located in California’s Mojave Desert, is highly prospective for rare earth elements and antimony, with the project area adjoining and overlapping claims held by MP Materials’ Mountain Pass operations, the United States’ only producing rare earth mine.

Within the project sits the historic Desert Antimony Mine, which last operated in 1937 and is recognised as one of the highest-grade known antimony occurrences in the country.

The United States currently has no domestic antimony production, despite the metal’s critical applications in alloys, semiconductors, flame retardants, and defence systems.

Against this backdrop, Locksley’s vertically integrated strategy spanning exploration, processing, and downstream development aligns closely with U.S. policy initiatives focused on industrial and strategic independence.

Lambert’s advisory role will cover four key areas: advanced systems integration, organisational design, government and defence engagement, and strategic foresight.

His background in intelligence-led decision-making and multi-domain operations is expected to strengthen Locksley Resources’ ability to anticipate policy and market changes, ensuring adaptability as global competition for critical minerals continues to intensify.

“Peter’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the United States as the nation seeks to secure and strengthen its domestic supply of critical minerals,” said Locksley Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Matthews. “His exceptional background spanning military intelligence, defence industry leadership, and strategic operations will bring immense value as we advance our Mojave Project and broader North American strategy.”

Locksley’s overarching goal is to establish a fully American supply chain for antimony and rare earths, integrating mining, processing, and technology development within U.S. borders.

The company’s partnerships with domestic research institutions and technology firms aim to develop advanced processing and separation techniques, reducing reliance on offshore facilities and supporting America’s industrial resilience.

Lambert’s appointment reinforces Locksley’s engagement with the U.S. defence and policy framework driving critical minerals independence.

As the United States accelerates efforts to secure supply chains across defence, clean energy, and technology sectors, Locksley’s Mojave Project, supported by defence-grade leadership and a clear strategic focus, positions the company to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s resource security objectives.

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