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Production / Operations

Titan Mining talks visit from federal, state leaders

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 16, 2025 · 14:00 TI · 1.45 Titan Mining Corporation
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Executive Summary

  • Titan Mining announced that its graphite demonstration facility at Empire State Mines is ready to begin commissioning in the coming weeks, marking a key step toward establishing the first integrated U.S. natural flake graphite supply chain in over 70 years.
  • Federal and state officials—including Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush, and Senator Mark Walczyk—visited the site on September 12, underscoring its strategic importance for national security and regional economic development.
  • Commissioning is targeted for completion in Q4 2025 with customer qualification to start in Q1 2026, positioning Titan to serve battery, defence, aerospace, industrial and energy markets.

Key Details

  • Facility Location & Co‑location: The graphite demonstration plant is co‑located with Titan’s operating zinc mill at Empire State Mines (St. Lawrence County, NY), leveraging existing utilities, permitting footprint and skilled workforce.
  • Commissioning Timeline: Commencement in the next few weeks; full commissioning expected by Q4 2025; customer qualification slated for Q1 2026.
  • Strategic Rationale:
  • Made‑in‑America Supply: Creates a domestic pathway for natural flake graphite critical to defence, aerospace, industrial and energy sectors.
  • Capital‑Efficient Buildout: Utilizes existing infrastructure at ESM to reduce capital outlay.
  • Customer Qualification Focus: Enables rapid feedback loops with U.S. industrial, defence and energy customers ahead of commercial scale‑up.
  • Regional Economic Development: Anticipated creation of high‑quality jobs and positioning of St. Lawrence County as a critical minerals hub.
  • Political Support:
  • Congresswoman Elise Stefanik highlighted the project’s contribution to national security and pledged continued support via her role on the House Armed Services Committee.
  • State Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush praised the facility as a catalyst for local economic growth and advanced materials development.
  • Executive Comment: CEO Rita Adiani emphasized the capital‑efficient approach of leveraging existing infrastructure and the long‑term job creation potential for the North Country region.

Notable Quotes

“Today marks a pivotal moment for U.S. graphite independence… we have fast‑tracked the construction of the facility, which represents a critical step toward establishing a secure, domestic supply of graphite in the United States.” – Rita Adiani, President & CEO, Titan Mining Corp.

“Graphite is a critical mineral for everything from advanced manufacturing to next‑generation energy storage… I will be utilizing my senior position on the House Armed Services Committee to continue to support this critical mining facility.” – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (operational milestone with strategic significance but no immediate financial impact disclosed).

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