January 8, 1998




Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20549

Gentlemen:

We have read the statements made by United States Antimony Corporation (copy 
attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to 
Item 4 of Form 8-K/A, as part of the Company's Form 8-K/A report as filed 
January 8, 1998. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 
8-K/A.

               Very truly yours,

               /s/COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.


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