Ann: STRATEGIC LARGE SCALE USA ANTIMONY ACQUISITION, page-90

That is not why the DoD funded them with $75 million in grants and $1.8bn USD loan offer to develop the project. Gold isn't a critical mineral nor important for the DoD, in terms of applications. It was primarily for the Antimony, which is critical for the US. military-industrial complex.

The Antimony grade at Perpetua's Idaho Stibnite Gold project is a measly 0.06%. Meanwhile, Antimony Canyon is 0.75% and has nearly double the amount of contained Antimony.

Its very likely that the DoD will likewise fund TMG's US. subsidiary to ensure a reliable primary source of Antimony.