M2i Global Inc (OTC:MTWO) and Volato Group announced that Titanium X has initiated its first shipment of titanium ore from Western Australia to the United States, marking an early step in their collaboration focused on developing critical mineral supply chains.
The initial shipment consists of titanium ore samples sourced from both mineral sands and hard rock deposits. According to the companies, the material will be distributed to selected academic institutions and a defense industrial base company for analysis, including assessments of refining processes needed to produce titanium products for various applications.
M2i Global and Titanium X are working together on the financing, development, and commercialization of Titanium X’s mineral assets, with M2i providing project execution expertise across the supply chain.
Titanium is classified as a critical mineral by the US Geological Survey and other international bodies due to its importance in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and energy technologies, as well as supply chain concentration risks in a limited number of countries.
The companies said the shipment aligns with M2i Global’s broader strategy to secure reliable sources of critical minerals and develop a traceable international supply network.
M2i is seeking to combine physical material access from allied jurisdictions with digital traceability tools to support domestic manufacturing and policy initiatives aimed at strengthening supply security.
M2i Global and Volato previously announced a proposed merger in the second quarter of 2025. The transaction is intended to create a combined platform focused on critical infrastructure and mineral supply chains, integrating M2i’s critical minerals capabilities with Volato’s aviation technology and software operations.