The U.S. Army selected Titan Mining and REalloys to develop domestic processing facilities for critical minerals. This initiative targets the production of graphite and heavy rare earth elements.
Titan Mining subsidiary Empire State Mines received conditional selection for leases at two U.S. sites to develop graphite capacity. REalloys entered exclusive negotiations for a long-term lease to establish a heavy rare earth facility.
The Pentagon initiative aims to reduce defense supply chain reliance on China. These materials are essential for weapons production and advanced manufacturing.