Dan O'Brien

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A feasibility study commissioned by Graphite One Inc. shows promise for a multibillion-dollar graphite processing plant the company is considering for Weathersfield Township – a project local officials say is critical to the electric vehicle market and national security interests. The study, prepared by Barr Engineering Co., was completed 15 months ahead of schedule due to a $37.5 million grant awarded to Graphite One in 2023 through the Defense Production Act Title III.

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Four ex-officers and directors of defunct Lordstown Motors Corp. will be allowed to obtain advances of a company insurance policy to pay their legal bills, a bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Mary F.

2 days ago | businessjournaldaily.com | Dan O'Brien

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After realizing strong oil and gas production results across eastern Ohio’s Utica/Point Pleasant shale play in Carroll, Harrison and Columbiana counties, Encino Energy is inching its position northward. The Houston-based energy company is now actively drilling its first horizontal well in Mahoning County. The well is also the first one targeting the Utica/Point Pleasant drilled in the county in more than 10 years, records show.

3 days ago | businessjournaldaily.com | Dan O'Brien

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Two local nonprofits will share in more than $62,200 in contributions from Boardman Subaru as part of Subaru’s Share the Love annual event, principals announced. A check for $39,229 was awarded to Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, and a second donation of $23,042 was given to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley during a check presentation ceremony at the South Avenue dealership Tuesday morning. “We want to be a good partner to the community.

1 week ago | businessjournaldaily.com | Dan O'Brien

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A subsidiary of a global technology and crypto mining company based in Singapore has acquired nearly 43 acres in Weathersfield Township in Trumbull County, a sign that the company is looking to expand its footprint in Ohio. White Tail Creek LLC, an Ohio subsidiary of Bitdeer Technologies Group, Singapore, purchased five parcels totaling 42.6 acres in the township for $3.4 million on May 5, according to records from the Trumbull County auditor’s office.