Government Support And Project FinancingFederal project designation and anticipated financing options, including potential Export-Import Bank support and equity funding, reduce development risk and improve the project's path toward construction.
Graphite Demonstration ProgressGraphite demonstration facility produced initial concentrate, enabling distribution of test samples to potential customers and advancing offtake discussions needed for project commercialization.
Operational Performance And Zinc OutputRecord zinc production coupled with new underground equipment improved mill feed grades and increased production capacity, strengthening cash flow from the Empire State Mine.