Gouverneur graphite project advances through federal, state reviews
Titan Mining says its proposed Kilbourne Graphite Project at the Empire State Mine is continuing through permitting reviews, with commercial production planned for 2028 if approvals, financing and construction are completed.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Titan Mining says its proposed Kilbourne Graphite Project at the Empire State Mine in Gouverneur is advancing through federal and state permitting reviews. The company is targeting commercial production in 2028 and expects the project could produce about 40,000 metric tons of natural flake graphite annually if fully developed.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has largely completed the public comment period for a required federal permit, while additional federal reviews are continuing. Titan is also pursuing state approvals related to wetlands and water quality through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The project remains dependent on environmental reviews, required permits, financing and construction.
This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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