ATCO Structures Accelerates U.S. Expansion with $179M Worker Housing Contract for Perpetua Resources

Executive Summary

• ATCO Structures & Logistics (USA) Inc. secured a CAD $179 million contract to design, supply, and install modular worker housing for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho.
• The facility will accommodate 1,052 workers across 363 prefabricated modules, with construction starting Q4 2025, installation in 2026, and operational use by Q1 2027.
• The project supports a critical‑mineral mine (gold, silver, antimony) that is strategically important to U.S. defense and industrial supply chains.

Key Details

• Contract Value: CAD $179 million (≈ USD $130 million).
• Scope: Design, manufacture, transport, and install a modular dormitory/office complex for 1,052 personnel.
• Modules: 363 climate‑controlled units prefabricated at ATCO facilities; each housing wing serves ~105 people plus central kitchen, dining, recreation, and office spaces.
• Timeline: Site preparation begins Q4 2025; module manufacturing and transport in 2026; full facility operational Q1 2027.
• Project Context: Supports Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project, which also produces antimony—the only U.S. reserve of this critical mineral used in military applications.
• Strategic Importance: The mine receives backing from the U.S. Department of Defense for domestic critical‑mineral supply chain resilience.
• ATCO’s Relevant Experience: Prior U.S. workforce housing projects include a 1,300‑person naval air weapons station facility (2020‑24), a 1,500‑person wildfire emergency shelter (2018), and a 2,300‑person LNG construction housing complex (2015‑16).
• Geographic Footprint: ATCO Structures operates production facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Chile, and Australia.

Notable Quotes

• “We are pleased to support Perpetua Resources with a high‑quality, purpose‑built solution designed to help maintain project schedules and budgets while achieving their operational objectives.” – Joshua Nabb, Senior Vice President, ATCO Structures U.S.A.
• “ATCO brings proven expertise in safely delivering the high‑quality housing needed for our remote on‑site workforce… This contract marks a significant milestone in mobilizing our construction team.” – Michael Wright, Vice President, Projects, Perpetua Resources.