Titan Expands Kilbourne Graphite Mineralization and Advances Germanium Opportunities
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y., April 16, 2026 – Titan Mining Corporation, a key zinc concentrate producer in upstate New York and the sole end-to-end natural flake graphite producer in the United States, has announced significant drill results that extend graphite mineralization up to 2,500 feet east of the current Kilbourne resource boundary. This development underscores substantial potential for expanding the deposit beyond the 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment mine plan. Additionally, the company provided updates on germanium-related activities and outlined its comprehensive 2026 exploration program targeting graphite and zinc resources.
Key Highlights from the Drilling Campaign
The drilling at Kilbourne East has confirmed stratabound graphite continuity, supporting a meaningful eastward expansion of the mineral resource estimate and potential mine life extension beyond the 13-year base case established in the 2025 PEA. Results demonstrate grades consistent with the main Kilbourne deposit, reinforcing the continuity of a broader graphite system.
Notable intercepts include:
- Hole KX26-077 intersected 255.1 feet at 3.0% Cg from 57.9 feet to 313.0 feet, including 97.0 feet at 3.5% Cg from 200.0 feet to 297.0 feet, marking the widest intersection recorded in the eastern extension to date.
- Hole KX26-079 intersected 92.2 feet at 3.1% Cg from 110.0 feet to 202.2 feet, including 60.0 feet at 3.4% Cg from 130.0 feet to 190.0 feet, consistent in grade with the main Kilbourne resource.
Infill drilling at Kilbourne East is set to commence, aiming to upgrade Inferred Mineral Resources to the Indicated category for inclusion in the fully funded Feasibility Study currently underway. The eastern zones of the Kilbourne Deposit offer reduced surface encumbrance, expanding mine infrastructure optionality, with excellent conversion ratios witnessed from infill drilling of existing resources, targeting an 85% conversion from Inferred to Measured & Indicated Mineral Resources.
Germanium Opportunity and Recovery Approach
Germanium within existing process streams at Empire State Mines has been found to be predominantly associated with mica and other gangue materials rather than sulphides. This critical finding defines the recovery approach and presents potential for additional cash flow opportunities incremental to the existing zinc operation.
Germanium is confirmed to be reporting to ESM waste streams, including the pre-float and scavenger tailings, with no impact on Titan’s existing zinc business, representing an incremental cash flow opportunity. A system-wide presence has been confirmed across all process streams through a four-week plant survey covering 11 sample points.
2026 Exploration Program and Strategic Vision
The 2026 exploration program advances graphite, zinc, and critical mineral targets across Titan’s extensive 120,000-acre land package. Regional zinc targets include Bend, Moss Ridge, and Bostwick. An integrated drilling strategy is designed to maximize capital efficiency by advancing graphite delineation while concurrently targeting deeper zinc mineralization.
Rita Adiani, President & CEO of Titan, stated, “These results reinforce our conviction that Kilbourne is a larger and more scalable graphite system than reflected in the current mineral resource estimate footprint. We are seeing continuity of mineralization beyond the existing boundary, with grades consistent with the main deposit, which supports the potential for resource expansion, longer mine life, and increased development flexibility. At the same time, our 2026 exploration strategy is designed to unlock additional value across graphite and zinc through a disciplined exploration approach.”
This announcement highlights Titan’s commitment to expanding its resource base and leveraging multi-commodity opportunities in the mining sector, positioning the company for sustained growth and operational efficiency in the coming years.
