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Westwin Elements National Media Coverage

Westwin Elements has been featured by Reuters, S&P Global, Fastmarkets, The Economist, Forbes, and other leading publications for its work advancing America's domestic Class 1 nickel refining industry and strengthening critical mineral supply chains.
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May 14, 2026

The Newswire: Westwin Elements and Homeland Nickel Seek to Offer Mining to Refining Solution for American Nickel Demand

Westwin's partnership announcement with Homeland Nickel, pairing domestic mining with Westwin's refining capability to offer a full mine to metal supply chain for American nickel.

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February 4, 2026

NewsNation Interview: Turning U.S. Nickel Stockpiles into Strategic Strength

A national broadcast interview on how Westwin is working to convert legacy U.S. nickel stockpiles into a strategic advantage for domestic supply chains.

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December 5, 2025

US minerals projects seek 'industrial vision' from Washington to compete with China

Reuters coverage of the broader push among U.S. critical minerals projects, including Westwin, for stronger federal policy support to compete with China.

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August 27, 2025

96.9 Freedom Radio Interview with Jason Doyle and KaLeigh Long

A radio interview with Founder and CEO KaLeigh Long discussing Westwin's mission and progress building America's nickel refining capacity.

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August 19, 2025

OETA: Scientists and experts push for nickel production in Oklahoma

Oklahoma public news segment on the case for building nickel production capacity in Oklahoma, featuring Westwin's work in Lawton.

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August 18, 2025

Institute of World Politics: KaLeigh Long (’19) Establishing America’s Nickel Refining Capability

An alumni feature from KaLeigh Long's alma mater on her path from IWP to founding and leading Westwin.

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July 31, 2025

Yahoo Finance: $1.4 Billion Nickel Sale to Global Metals Trading Firm, Traxys, Positions Westwin Elements as U.S. Critical Minerals Powerhouse

Coverage of Westwin's $1.4 billion offtake agreement with global metals trader Traxys, a major milestone for the company's commercial position.

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July 31, 2025

Fastmarkets: First US Nickel Refinery Enters $1.4 Billion Offtake Agreements with Traxys

Fastmarkets' industry-trade take on the Traxys offtake deal, signifying Westwin as the first U.S. nickel refinery to secure agreements of this scale.

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July 28, 2025

Newsweek: From Cattle Ranching to Nickel Refining, KaLeigh Long is True to Herself

A profile of KaLeigh Long's personal story and leadership journey, from her ranching roots to founding Westwin.

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July 24, 2025

S&P Global: Westwin Elements secures $1.4B nickel sale

S&P Global's report on the $1.4 billion nickel sale agreement, a key indicator of demand for Westwin's Class 1 nickel.

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July 8, 2025

S&P Global: U.S. Budget Law Could Derail Financing For New Mineral Projects 

S&P Global analysis on how federal budget legislation could affect financing for critical minerals projects across the industry, with Westwin among those cited.

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June 21, 2025

The Mobile Rundown: 
She’s Building America’s First Nickel Refinery

A feature profile on KaLeigh Long and Westwin's mission to stand up the first domestic nickel refinery in the country.

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June 21, 2025

The Lawton Constitution: Westwin signs contract for supplying carbonyl nickel

Local Lawton, OK coverage of a new supply contract for Westwin's carbonyl (Mond process) nickel.

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June 20, 2025

Türkiye Today: US refinery Westwin seals $350M landmark nickel supply deal with Türkiye's Apex

International coverage of Westwin's $350 million nickel supply agreement with Turkish company Apex.

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June 19, 2025

Expansion Solutions Magazine: Westwin Elements Signs Landmark $350 Million Agreement

Economic development trade press coverage of the same $350 million supply agreement, highlighting its significance for U.S. industrial growth

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June 18, 2025

Reuters: What is America’s answer to China’s rare earths dominance? Oklahoma!

Examining Oklahoma's emergence as a hub for critical minerals processing, with Westwin's Lawton facility as a centerpiece.

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June 18, 2025

KSWO: Westwin Elements announces $350 million nickel supply agreement with Turkish company

Local Oklahoma TV spotlight on Westwin's landmark $350 million supply agreement with Turkish company Apex, a major win cementing Westwin's status as a rising force in global nickel supply.

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June 12, 2025

Reuters: Proposed Tax Changes Threaten U.S. Critical Minerals Production

Reuters coverage on how proposed federal tax changes could affect the economics of U.S. critical minerals production, including Westwin's project.

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June 5, 2025

Politico: Morning Energy

Westwin earns a mention in Politico's influential daily energy briefing, a nod to its growing footprint in national energy and minerals policy circles.

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May 12, 2025

S&P Global: US nickel refinery can compete with Chinese operators – Westwin Elements CEO

KaLeigh Long makes the confident case to S&P Global that Westwin's refinery can go toe to toe with state-backed Chinese operators and win.

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Jan. 30, 2025

KSWO: Westwin Elements receives letter of Interest for up to $188 million in debt financing

Local coverage of a major financial milestone, as Westwin secures a letter of interest for up to $188 million in debt financing to fuel refinery growth.

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Jan. 30, 2025

Synergizing America: America's New Nickel Frontier: Westwin's Oklahoma Refinery Project

A feature naming Westwin's Oklahoma refinery project as nothing less than America's new nickel frontier.

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Dec. 18, 2024

The Lawton Constitution: Westwin plant has started production

A historic milestone as Westwin's Lawton facility officially starts production, marking real progress toward rebuilding American nickel refining.

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Dec. 17, 2024

KSWO: Westwin Elements make strides in Nickel powder production

Local TV highlights Westwin's continued strides in nickel powder production, another sign of steady momentum at the demonstration facility.

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Dec. 10, 2024

Forbes: KaLeigh Long, Named to Forbes Under 30 Class of 2025

Forbes honors KaLeigh Long among its Under 30 Class of 2025, national recognition of the bold leadership driving Westwin forward.

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Oct. 11, 2024

MRT: Oklahoma Nickel Refining Plant Backed by Midland Investors

Strong investor confidence on display as the Midland, Texas investment community backs Westwin's Oklahoma nickel refining plant.

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Aug. 17, 2024 

The Lawton Constitution Editorial: Westwin Celebrates Refinery Project

A local editorial celebrating Westwin's refinery project as a milestone achievement for Lawton and for American manufacturing.

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June 18, 2024

The is Oklahoma Podcast Interview: KaLeigh Long on Leadership and Innovation

KaLeigh Long shares the leadership philosophy and innovative thinking driving Westwin's rise as an industry leader.

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May 2, 2024

Southwest Ledger: Westwin Elements: air emissions low, job creation high

Local coverage confirms what Westwin has delivered from day one: low air emissions paired with high-impact job creation for the community

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2024

Davis Index: Let’s show how we are different: KaLeigh Long

KaLeigh Long tells the industry exactly what sets Westwin apart, a confident statement of the company's unique position in the global nickel market.

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Feb. 29, 2024

The Economist: A millennial is building America’s first nickel-cobalt refinery

The Economist puts a global spotlight on KaLeigh Long and Westwin's bold ambition to build America's first nickel-cobalt refinery.

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Feb. 21, 2024

The Lawton Constitution: Westwin preparing to launch federal permitting process for refinery

Local coverage of Westwin's next major step forward as it prepares to launch the federal permitting process for its refinery.

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Feb. 21, 2024

KSWO: Meet and greet with Westwin Elements looks to answer community questions about refinery

Westwin opens its doors to the community, engaging directly with neighbors and answering questions with transparency about the refinery.

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Nov. 2, 2023

KSWO: Founder on how the idea for a refinery originated

KaLeigh Long shares the inspiring origin story behind her vision to build a domestic nickel and cobalt refinery from scratch.

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Sep. 11, 2023

National Review: America’s Only Cobalt and Nickel Refinery Breaks Ground

National Review marks a historic milestone as Westwin breaks ground on America's only cobalt and nickel refinery.

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Aug. 25, 2023

The Oklahoman: Cobalt-nickel refinery in Lawton, billed as bastion against China, on a fast track

The Oklahoman spotlights Westwin's Lawton refinery as a fast-moving bastion against Chinese control of critical mineral supply chains.

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Aug. 23, 2023

The Lawton Constitution: Groundbreaking marks start of Westwin’s plans to build a refinery in Lawton

A momentous groundbreaking ceremony marks the official start of Westwin's ambitious plans to build its refinery in Lawton.

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April 1, 2023

Examiner-Enterprise: Former Boeing CEO is "all in" on Bartlesville start up

Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg throws his full confidence behind Westwin, a powerful endorsement of the company's mission and leadership.

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May 19, 2023

Fastmarkets: Western resource nationalism policies signal cobalt investment opportunities

Fastmarkets highlights the growing wave of investment opportunity in cobalt, with Westwin well positioned to lead the charge.

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March 6, 2023

The EV Report: Westwin Elements to Build Only Refinery for Nickel and Cobalt in the US

Early recognition of Westwin's groundbreaking plan to build the only refinery in the U.S. capable of producing both nickel and cobalt.

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