United States Antimony is trading 10.43% higher at $3.07 in pre-market, with no fresh company-specific announcement identified to explain the October 16 move; higher Materials shares provide supportive sector context. - The Defense Department announced a $27 million award on October 14 for domestic antimony supply-chain work, but available evidence does not establish it caused today’s move. - Shares closed at $2.78 on October 15 after several declining sessions.