In a strategic move to enhance its position within the U.S. critical minerals ecosystemSpartan Metals Corp. has announced a 12-month partnership with Strategic Marketing Innovations, Inc. (SMI). This collaboration aims to secure federal program support and funding for Spartan’s Victorio Tungsten-Molybdenum and Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium projects.
The partnership, effective June 11, 2026, underscores Spartan’s commitment to advancing its critical minerals projects in well-established mining jurisdictions in the Western United States. With growing government support for critical minerals, this alliance is poised to unlock new opportunities for Spartan’s strategic defense minerals portfolio.
Leveraging SMI’s Expertise for Federal Engagement
Brett MarshPresident and CEO of Spartan Metals, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “The addition of SMI to the Spartan Metals team represents an important step in our effort to advance opportunities within the U.S. critical minerals ecosystem.” SMI’s proven track record in supporting companies seeking engagement with federal agencies and accessing programs designed to accelerate the development of domestic supply chains for strategically important materials makes them an invaluable partner.
Since its inception in 1993, SMI has been providing full-service government relations services focused on federal policy, appropriations, and marketing. With a roster of 50 Senior Advisors, primarily former high-level government officials and scientists, SMI boasts key relationships with senior officials and program managers across several federal departments and agencies. This extensive network and expertise will be instrumental in evaluating potential government programs, funding mechanisms, and strategic initiatives for Spartan.
Spartan’s Critical Minerals Portfolio
Spartan Metals is focused on developing critical minerals projects in stable mining jurisdictions, with an emphasis on building a portfolio of diverse strategic defense minerals such as TungstenRubidiumAntimonyBismuthand Arsenic. The company’s high-quality project portfolio includes an option to earn 100% of the Victorio Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in New Mexico and the 100% owned Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium Project in Nevada.
The Victorio project hosts the largest tungsten resource in the United States and contains significant concentrations of beryllium and fluorspar. Meanwhile, the Eagle project consists of the highest-grade historic tungsten resource in the USA, which includes significant under-defined resources consisting of high-grade silver, rubidium, antimony, bismuth, indium, as well as precious and base metals.
Positioning for Success in the U.S. Critical Minerals Ecosystem
With growing government support for critical minerals, including tungsten, through initiatives led by the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, SMI’s expertise will assist Spartan in navigating the complex landscape of federal programs and funding mechanisms. Over the last decade, SMI has positioned clients for contract awards and generated significant funding for numerous projects across advanced materials, additive manufacturing, semiconductor technology, and hypersonics.
SMI’s areas of policy expertise are expansive and include a particularly successful record in national security, especially wins in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This experience will be crucial in positioning Spartan as a potential contributor to North America’s secure tungsten supply.
For further information, interested parties can contact Brett Marsh, President, CEO & Director of Spartan Metals Corp., at 1-888-535-0325 or info@. Additionally, Jeff Walker, VP of The Howard Group, can be reached at 403-221-0915 or jeff@.
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