Graphite One CEO Participates in White House Meeting as Biden Announces Tariffs on Graphite
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Graphite One Inc. President and CEO Anthony Huston joined industry leaders at the White House last week as President Joe Biden unveiled plans to impose tariffs on natural graphite from China. The tariffs, set to begin in 2026, aim to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese graphite and promote domestic production. “I was honored to represent […]
Graphite One Community Meeting: Economic Promise Meets Environmental Worry
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Mike Schaffner, Senior Vice President of Mining for Graphite One, responds to a question from a community member. Ben Townsend photo. Nome resident and Nome-Beltz Science Teacher, Sarah Liben, asks a question during the Q&A. Ben Townsend photo. Ed Fogels, the project’s Permitting Manager, addresses a question. Ben Townsend photo. Boogles Johnson live streamed the […]
Graphite Mine Bill Provokes Mixed Reactions in Western Alaska
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While some people are optimistic about possible economic benefits of a proposed graphite mine on the Seward Peninsula, others express concern about the mine’s potential impact on subsistence.