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U.S. Fast-Tracks Titan's Graphite Mining Amid Supply Crisis

12/26/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy has identified graphite as a critical mineral for lithium-ion batteries.
Demand for graphite is rising due to trade tensions with China that have dominated supply.
Titan Mining Corp. in New York plans to resume graphite mining and target commercial sales by 2028.
The federal government has fast-tracked Titan's mine permits.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has pledged financial support for the project.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Energy has identified graphite as a critical mineral for lithium-ion batteries.
Demand for graphite is rising due to trade tensions with China that have dominated supply.
Titan Mining Corp. in New York plans to resume graphite mining and target commercial sales by 2028.
The federal government has fast-tracked Titan's mine permits.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has pledged financial support for the project.