Courtesy to GVan:
I know what YOU want to hear about - SOLUTIONS NOT PROBLEMS... So when it comes to re-balancing the global critical mineral supply chain, in this instance…
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* Shows ore from the mine
* Mark: "Probably within 12 month you can start construction. It would take about 2 years to finish building [...] So within 1 to 3 years until you are producing material in scale, with 3 years before you are fully developed." --- I understand that as start of production at low volume in 2028, and full volume in 2031.
* "Ultimately, who are your customers?" .. Mark: "Battery manufacturers." (*dhuuu*)
* Mark (paraphrasing): Chinese export restrictions will drive customers to us, in combination with green laws and support from EU regulations such as the battery passport.
Must say.. the timeline is a bit disappointing.. I was hoping it would be faster. Thx Sweden for making this as hard and long as possible I guess.. I bet China (with all its flaws) will take less than 3 years where we need 10 to 12. Europe doesn't stand a chance in the battery business if CRMA doesn't have the desired impact. This includes the Sami.