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Titan Mining Wins US Army Graphite Leases
26 Jun
Summary
- US Army conditionally selects Empire State Mines for graphite processing.
- This move aims to end US reliance on imported battery-grade graphite.
- The initiative challenges China's dominance in global graphite processing.
Canadian miner Titan Mining announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026, that its subsidiary, Empire State Mines, has received conditional U.S. Army selection notices. These notices pertain to enhanced-use leases at two U.S. sites, with the goal of developing graphite processing capabilities.
The United States is actively working to eliminate its 100% reliance on imported graphite. A key component of this strategy is the development of domestic 'e-graphite' processing. This battery-grade anode material is essential for electric vehicles and military hardware.
This initiative represents a concerted effort by the U.S. to bolster its internal supply chain and challenge China's long-standing dominance in the global graphite processing sector. The selection notices are a conditional step toward achieving this strategic objective.
