Volato Group’s Proposed Acquisition Under Definitive Agreement, M2i Global Launches Initiative to Build Nation’s First Strategic Minerals Reserve
M2i Global (OTCQB:MTWO) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to develop the United States' first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR) in partnership with Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR). The facility will be headquartered at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Mineral County, Nevada.
The SMR will focus on storing, refining, and distributing critical minerals including gallium, graphite, and copper, essential for defense systems, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and battery technology. The initiative combines secure storage, refining capabilities, ethical sourcing, AI forecasting, and workforce development through local partnerships.
The project, supported by the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, and Department of Energy, aims to address national security concerns and establish a resilient domestic supply chain for critical minerals.
M2i Global (OTCQB:MTWO) ha annunciato un'iniziativa innovativa per creare la prima Riserva Strategica di Minerali (SMR) degli Stati Uniti, in collaborazione con Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR). La struttura avrà sede al Hawthorne Army Depot nella Mineral County, Nevada.
La SMR sarà dedicata allo stoccaggio, alla raffinazione e alla distribuzione di minerali critici come gallio, grafite e rame, fondamentali per i sistemi di difesa, i semiconduttori, i veicoli elettrici e le tecnologie per batterie. Il progetto integra depositi sicuri, capacità di raffinazione, approvvigionamento etico, previsioni tramite IA e sviluppo della forza lavoro attraverso partnership locali.
Sostenuto dal Dipartimento della Difesa, dalla Defense Logistics Agency e dal Dipartimento dell'Energia, il progetto mira a tutelare la sicurezza nazionale e a creare una filiera nazionale resiliente per i minerali critici.
M2i Global (OTCQB:MTWO) ha anunciado una iniciativa pionera para desarrollar la primera Reserva Estratégica de Minerales (SMR) de Estados Unidos, en asociación con Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR). La instalación tendrá su sede en el Hawthorne Army Depot en Mineral County, Nevada.
La SMR se centrará en almacenar, refinar y distribuir minerales críticos como galio, grafito y cobre, esenciales para sistemas de defensa, semiconductores, vehículos eléctricos y tecnología de baterías. La iniciativa combina almacenamiento seguro, capacidades de refinado, abastecimiento ético, previsión mediante IA y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral a través de asociaciones locales.
Respaldado por el Departamento de Defensa, la Defense Logistics Agency y el Departamento de Energía, el proyecto busca abordar preocupaciones de seguridad nacional y establecer una cadena de suministro doméstica resiliente para minerales críticos.
M2i Global (OTCQB:MTWO)는 Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR)과 협력해 미국 최초의 전략 광물 비축(Strategic Minerals Reserve, SMR)을 개발하는 획기적인 계획을 발표했습니다. 시설은 네바다주 미네랄 카운티에 있는 호손 군수창(Hawthorne Army Depot)에 본부를 둘 예정입니다.
SMR은 갈륨, 흑연, 구리 등 국방 시스템, 반도체, 전기차 및 배터리 기술에 필수적인 핵심 광물의 저장, 정제 및 유통에 중점을 둡니다. 이 프로젝트는 안전한 보관, 정제 능력, 윤리적 소싱, AI 기반 예측, 지역 협력을 통한 인력 개발을 결합합니다.
국방부, 국방물류국(Defense Logistics Agency), 에너지부의 지원을 받는 이 사업은 국가 안보 문제를 해소하고 핵심 광물의 국내 공급망 복원력을 구축하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
M2i Global (OTCQB:MTWO) a annoncé une initiative majeure pour développer la première Réserve Stratégique de Minéraux (SMR) des États-Unis, en partenariat avec Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR). L'installation sera basée au Hawthorne Army Depot dans le comté de Mineral, Nevada.
La SMR se concentrera sur le stockage, le raffinage et la distribution de minéraux critiques tels que le
Soutenu par le Department of Defense, la Defense Logistics Agency et le Department of Energy, le projet vise à répondre aux enjeux de sécurité nationale et à établir une chaîne d'approvisionnement nationale résiliente pour les minéraux critiques.
M2i Global (OTCQB:MTWO) hat eine bahnbrechende Initiative zur Entwicklung der ersten Strategischen Mineralreserve (SMR) der Vereinigten Staaten in Partnerschaft mit Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) angekündigt. Die Anlage wird ihren Sitz im Hawthorne Army Depot im Mineral County, Nevada haben.
Die SMR wird sich auf Lagerung, Raffination und Verteilung kritischer Mineralien wie Gallium, Graphit und Kupfer konzentrieren, die für Verteidigungssysteme, Halbleiter, Elektrofahrzeuge und Batterietechnologien unerlässlich sind. Die Initiative vereint sichere Lagerung, Raffineriekapazitäten, ethische Beschaffung, KI-gestützte Prognosen und die Entwicklung von Arbeitskräften durch lokale Partnerschaften.
Das Projekt wird vom Verteidigungsministerium, der Defense Logistics Agency und dem Energieministerium unterstützt und zielt darauf ab, nationale Sicherheitsbedenken zu adressieren und eine widerstandsfähige inländische Versorgungskette für kritische Mineralien aufzubauen.
- Strategic partnership with federal agencies including DoD, DLA, and DOE
- Access to secure storage and logistics at federally controlled site with rail infrastructure
- Development of domestic refining and recycling capabilities to reduce foreign dependence
- Creation of high-quality jobs and economic development in Nevada
- Implementation of AI forecasting tools for optimized inventory management
- Heavy dependence on government partnerships and approvals for success
- Complex coordination required between multiple federal and state agencies
- Significant infrastructure and operational investments needed
To Be Headquartered in Mineral County, Nevada
Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-driven private aviation company and M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i Global”) (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, is pleased to announce a transformative public-private initiative to develop and operate the United States’ first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR), which will secure the nation’s supply of critical minerals and metals essential to defense, clean energy, and industrial leadership.
The SMR will be headquartered at the Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) in Mineral County, Nevada and is designed to store, refine, and distribute critical minerals like gallium, graphite, and copper, all of which are essential for everything from defense systems and semiconductors to electric vehicles and battery technology.
The announcement follows a report from the Hoover Institution, which made a compelling case for a U.S.-led multilateral critical minerals stockpile, and collaborative planning efforts with various federal and state agencies, including the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), which welcomed M2i Global’s long-term investment in the state and its people.
“Nevada’s abundance in critical minerals presents an opportunity to drive innovation and economic opportunities across our state and beyond, which is why international manipulation of the markets for lithium and other critical minerals presents a real threat,” said GOED Executive Director Tom Burns. “Because of the importance of critical minerals to our national security and global competitiveness, we therefore applaud these efforts demonstrated by M2i Global and the Hoover Institution. Securing this supply chain is vital to our national security, and Nevada has the resources to produce and stockpile these critical minerals.”
The Strategic Minerals Reserve: National Impact, Local Growth
The SMR is a platform-based approach to securing the nation’s mineral and metal needs, combining:
- Secure Storage & Logistics at a federally controlled site with access to rail and intermodal infrastructure.
- Refining & Recycling capabilities to close the domestic processing gap.
- Ethical Sourcing & Traceability from U.S.-allied nations and verified partners.
- AI Forecasting Tools to predict future material needs and optimize inventory.
- Workforce Development through partnerships with Nevada universities, training centers, and technical institutes.
The project will revitalize the Hawthorne region, create high-quality jobs, and bring federal investment to support national security through a localized, efficient supply chain.
“This is not a stockpile, it’s a strategic capability,” said Major General (Ret.) Alberto Rosende, CEO of M2i Global. “We’re honored to work with Tom Burns and his team at GOED to ensure Nevada plays a defining role in securing our economic and national future. This is the right state, the right team, and the right time.”
“The Strategic Minerals Reserve represents a new kind of readiness, one that blends innovation, industry, and infrastructure,” added Rosende. “It’s about creating a durable advantage for the U.S. across economic and defense priorities.”
“We are building more than a supply chain, we are building a national platform for resilience,” said Doug Cole, Executive Chairman of M2i Global. “Nevada’s leadership and support give us the foundation to execute this mission at scale and with speed.”
A Model for Public-Private Partnership
The SMR is supported by federal agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD), the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and the Department of Energy (DOE), and is actively contracting with private-sector and international partners to expand domestic refining and recycling operations.
This Nevada initiative highlights a new model for how state governments can align with national priorities to accelerate innovation, attract long-term investment, and lead in emerging sectors.
For more information on the Strategic Minerals Reserve or to explore partnership opportunities, visit www.m2i.global.
About Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR)
Volato is a private aviation company advancing the industry with innovative solutions in aviation software and on-demand flight access. Volato’s proprietary Mission Control software drives efficiency across operations and supports operators in managing fractional ownership, charter, and other services. Volato’s Vaunt platform connects travelers with available private flights, offering a flexible option for on-demand travel. With a commitment to advanced technology and customer-focused solutions, Volato is building scalable tools to elevate service quality and operational effectiveness in private aviation.
For more information, please visit: https://flyvolato.com
About M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO)
M2i Global, Inc., through its subsidiary U.S. Minerals and Metals Corp., provides engineering, research, and services that integrate people, technology, and solutions from across sectors to ensure access to critical minerals and metals for national defense and economic security. M2i Global aims to establish a Strategic Mineral Reserve in partnership with the U.S. Federal Government, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals.
For more information, please visit www.m2i.global
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