Sheep Creek mine exploration company announces ‘relocation’ to Darby

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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U.S. Critical Materials Corp. announced this week it is moving its headquarters to Darby from Salt Lake City.

The company is planning a controversial mine exploration, the Sheep Creek Project, at the headwaters of the Bitterroot River.

In a news release, the company also announced leadership appointments.

Those are Scott Osterman as CEO; James McCubbin as chief financial officer; Chad Miller as chief technology officer; Peter Mejstrik as chief geologist; Eric Levy-Myers as director of …

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