Mining in Ido Ido State University
Stibnite is also the mineral name for antimony ore. Mining for gold and antimony began at Stibnite in 1931. Later a body of rich tungsten ore was found. During World War 11, Stibnite produced ninetyeight percent of America''s antimony, and much of her tungsten. Both metals were vital for making machines and weapons for fighting the war.