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A Graphite One drill platform.
Dunleavy applauds DoD grant for Graphite One
BY ALASKA PUBLIC MEDIA Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has applauded the $37.5 million Department of Defense (DoD) grant to Graphite One, Inc., for its project near Nome, Alaska. Using this grant, Graphite One can advance the development of its world-class natural graphite deposit and encourage eco - nomic growth in the nation. “Thank you to the Department of Defense for recogniz - ing the importance of Alaska’s vast mineral wealth, one example being Graphite One,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Alaska is a resource powerhouse in a strategic position globally, with much more to offer than just our beautiful scenery and wildlife. Because of projects like Graphite One, we’ll continue to lead in producing natural resources like critical minerals and even oil and natural gas. Thank you to our Alaska Delegation for their diligent work to open up significant opportunities for our state.” Graphite One has defined America’s largest high-qual - ity graphite deposit and aims to develop a 100 percent U.S.-based graphite supply chain. Graphite is considered a critical and strategic mineral because of its essential ap - plications in the aerospace and energy sectors. Graphite is used in batteries, brake linings, lubricants, powdered met - als, refractory applications, and steelmaking. Graphite is used in renewable energy technologies, such as solar pan - els, due to its resistance to extreme heat. The United States is currently import-dependent on natural graphite; graphite has not been produced in the United States since the 1950s. Once operational, Graphite One will significantly reduce the U.S.’s dependence on Chi - na and other nations for natural graphite.
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The Alaska Miner
Summer 2023
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