Titan Mining Corporation Launches Processing Facility for U.S. Natural Flake Graphite Production in New York

Published: 2025-05-20 07:05:52 ET TI.TO

Published on 05/20/2025 at 07:05

Titan Mining Corporation announced the launch of construction of its fully permitted commercial demonstration facility (the "Facility") for natural flake graphite, co-located at its Empire State Mine ("ESM") in St. Lawrence County, New York. This milestone will enable the first end-to-end production of U.S. mined and processed natural flake graphite in nearly 70 years and represents a key step toward restoring domestic supply of a mineral critical to both national security and energy independence.

As outlined in the press release dated January 16, 2025, the Facility is designed to process approximately 60,000 tonnes per year of graphite-bearing material from Kilbourne, producing 1,000-1,200 tonnes per year of graphite concentrate for customer qualification. The project is fully permitted and on track to commence commissioning in H2 2025, with initial sales expected in early 2026 to U.S. defense and industrial customers. This launch is the first phase of Titan's long-term strategy to scale production.

Subject to customer demand, further technical studies and capital availability, Titan is targeting an expansion to a 40,000 tonnes/year Facility, positioning the Company to become a leading U.S. supplier of natural flake graphite, capable of meeting a significant part of domestic demand. The Company is currently completing a PEA for the Kilbourne graphite project, with results expected in the second half of 2025.