PERMITS

cosors said:

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.

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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)"

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.