PERMITS

[cosors]

I assume this is about Niska South?
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Date of arrival
2025-06-24

Name
Talga AB

Diary number
1227-2025

Description
Extension of the entire exploration licence Nunasvaara nr 3, Kiruna municipality

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Nunasvaara 1 is Nunasvaara South.

December 8, 2025

"The mining authority gives the green light for a large graphite project in Vittangi​

Three mining concessions (bearbetningskoncessioner) for the extraction of graphite in Vittangi in Norrbotten are granted by the Mining Inspectorate. Graphite is classified as a strategic raw material by the EU and is used, among other things, for battery production, which is essential for the climate transition.
Today, December 8, the Mining Inspector has granted the company Talga AB a mining concession for the graphite deposits Nunasvaara Norra, Niska Södra and Niska Norra in Kiruna municipality in Norrbotten. The areas are part of Talga AB's larger graphite project, which includes a total of four deposits. The deposits in question are located within an area that the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has identified as being of national interest for valuable substances or materials.

After consultation with the County Administrative Board, the Mining Inspector has found that the planned activity is compatible with conflicting land use interests, provided that the company takes the protective measures, precautionary measures and compensation measures that it has undertaken. However, the decision imposes certain conditions to protect the reindeer industry.
– More and more detailed conditions will be needed to limit the negative impact of mining operations on the reindeer industry and other interests. But those types of conditions, for example for noise and emissions to water, should be prescribed within the framework of the permit review that takes place according to the Environmental Code, says mining manager Helena Kjellson.
According to the application, the company will mine the graphite deposits to produce anode material for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries needed for green technology.

What happens now?​

The decisions can be appealed to the government. Any appeal must be received within three weeks of the date of receipt of the decision. If the decision is not appealed within this time, it becomes legally binding, that is, it becomes effective.
Take part in the decisions here:
Processing concession according to the Minerals Act for the area Nunasvaara Norra K no. 1 in Kiruna municipality in Norrbotten County
Processing concession according to the Minerals Act for the area Niska Södra K no. 1 in Kiruna municipality in Norrbotten County
Processing concession according to the Minerals Act for the area Niska Norra K no. 1 in Kiruna municipality in Norrbotten County

About graphite​

Graphite is a mineral consisting of pure carbon and is important in the production of steel. Graphite also has several uses in the automotive industry, including brake linings, exhaust systems. The EU has listed graphite as a critical and strategic mineral under the EU Regulation on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials.
Read more about graphite here (opens in new window)"

Bergmästaren ger grönt ljus för stort grafitprojekt i Vittangi

Tre bearbetningskoncessioner för utvinning av grafit i Vittangi i Norrbotten beviljas av bergmästaren. Grafit klassas som ett strategiskt råmaterial av EU och används bland annat för batteriproduktion som är nödvändigt för klimatomställningen.

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So those are the processing concessions for the three extensions. And perhaps it has something to do with acceleration.

But here, the objection has to be addressed to the government. I don't quite understand that yet. But if that's what it says, then it's a good thing.

 

[Monkeymandan]

The Detailed Plan has been submitted to the Government for adoption.

 

[cosors]

The Detailed Plan has been submitted to the Government for adoption.

*"Reference number
10666-2025
10 December

Notification – Detailed plan for part of Stenbrottet 2:1m.fl. Nunasvaara stage 1, Kiruna municipality The County Administrative Board has, on behalf of the government, drawn up a proposal for a detailed plan for part of the property Stenbrottet 2:1 et al. Nunasvaara stage 1 in Kiruna municipality. The main purpose of the plan proposal is to enable mining and transport to and from the planned mining area. The plan proposal was available for review between 3 October and 3 November. The County Administrative Board then drew up a review statement in which the comments received were compiled and responded to.
According to Chapter 5, Section 24 of the Planning and Building Act, a notification must be sent to those whose comments have not been taken into account. The review statement, together with the other documents, is available on the County Administrative Board's website Proposal for a detailed plan for Stenbrottet 2:1, Nunasvaara stage 1 | Norrbotten County Administrative Board and at the reception desk of
the County Administrative Board in Norrbotten.

..."

"Audit opinion no. 2 and processing
The comments from the renewed examination, ‘Examination 2’, were summarised and responded to by the County Administrative Board in ‘Examination Report 2’. Those who had submitted comments but whose concerns were not taken into account were informed about the examination report.

*Notification of review pdf, 64.9 kB.

**Audit opinion 2"

Förslag till detaljplan för Stenbrottet 2:1, Nunasvaara etapp 1

Syfte och uppdrag Detaljplanens syfte är att möjliggöra gruvverksamhet vid grafitfyndigheten Nunasvaara i Vittangi, Kiruna kommun.

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Not all concerns were taken into account. A lot of people had something final to say and wanted to have one last chance to do so.
**
The following opinions have been received:

Opinion without objections
1. Skanova AB
2. The Police Authority
3. Swedavia
4. The Swedish Transport Administration
5. Vattenfall
6. The Swedish Armed Forces

The letters do not give rise to any changes in the planning documents and are therefore not commented on.
The opinions are presented in the appendix.


Authorities and organisations
1. The Swedish Mining Inspectorate
2. The Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority
3. Gabna Sami village
4. The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation in Kiruna
5. The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation in Norrbotten
6. The National Property Board
7. Kiruna Municipality
8. Talma Sami village
9. Heart of Lapland
10. Torne and Muonio Rivers and Coastal Fishing Area, Finland
11. Civil Aviation Administration
12. Swedish Forest Agency, received after the review period ended


Private individuals
1. Private individual 1
2. Private individual 2
3. Private individual 3
4. Private individual 4
5. Private individual 5
6. Private individual 6
7. Private individual 7
8. Private individual 8
9. Private individual 9
10. Private individual 10
11. Private individual 11
12. Private individual 12
13. Private individual 13
14. Private individual 14
15. Private individual 15
16. Private individual 16
17. Private individual 17
18. Private individual 18
19. Private individual 19
20. Private individual 20
21. Private individual 21
22. Private individual 22
23. Private individual 23
24. Private individual 24


Example?!
Take this:

"Private individual 2, 21 October 2025
Opposes the mine
County Administrative Board's comment:
The comments are not considered to warrant any revisions to the planning documents."

 

[blondeaussie]

Found this in an article about overburden/tailings on abandoned mine sites in the US.
"Analysis: a measured gamble on legacy sites
Montana’s bid underscores a broader shift in U.S. critical-mineral strategy: rather than racing to green-field mines that can take a decade to permit,"
Sweden would be slightly quicker permitting based on this time frame.

Montana Lawmakers Seek Pentagon Support to Mine Critical Minerals From Abandoned Sites | The Mining Operations Director

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