"In New York, Titan Mining Corp. has mined a limited amount of ore from a deposit in snowy woods about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the Canadian border, aiming for commercial sales by 2028. Company officials believe the geopolitical winds are at their backs to sell graphite concentrate for high-tech, industrial, and military uses. That could include heat-resistant coatings in factories, anodes in large lithium-ion batteries connected to electrical grids, and lubricants for military vehicles, according to the company."
"'We believe there is a real opportunity here,' said company CEO Rita Adiani. 'We have the ability to supply a significant portion of U.S. needs. And that's largely because you can't see China now as a reliable supply-chain partner.' Trade tensions with China rose this year as President Donald Trump's administration imposed higher tariffs, though those tensions eased somewhat after Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in October during a regional economic summit in South Korea."
Graphite mining largely ceased in the United States seven decades ago because imports, especially from China, were cheaper. Demand for graphite is surging due to its role in lithium-ion batteries for phones, electric vehicles, and grid storage, prompting renewed interest in domestic projects. Federal concern about steady supplies of critical minerals has encouraged several companies to plan mining operations. Titan Mining Corp. has begun limited ore extraction in northern New York and aims for commercial sales by 2028. Expected applications include heat-resistant coatings, battery anodes, and military lubricants. The deposit sits in a rural region with a long mining history.
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