Titan Mining Posts Record Zinc Output in 2025, Eyes Graphite Expansion
Event summary
- Titan Mining produced 64.2 million payable pounds of zinc in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024.
- Q4 2025 zinc output rose 28% sequentially to 18.7 million pounds.
- First graphite concentrate production began at Kilbourne facility in January 2026.
- 2026 zinc production guidance set at 62–66 million payable pounds.
- Germanium recovery from zinc process streams under exploration.
The big picture
Titan Mining's record zinc production underscores its position as a key U.S. zinc producer while its graphite operations mark a strategic entry into the critical minerals space. The company's focus on high-grade ore and operational efficiency comes as demand for domestically sourced critical minerals intensifies. Success in scaling graphite production could position Titan as a player in both base metals and the broader rare earths ecosystem.
What we're watching
- Production Optimization
- Whether Titan can sustain high-grade ore access while developing the N2D zone in 2026.
- Graphite Market Entry
- The pace at which Kilbourne facility ramps up to full 2,500-tonne capacity and secures offtake agreements.
- Byproduct Monetization
- How germanium recovery efforts progress and whether partnerships emerge to commercialize this stream.
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