Sweden, home of TLGs graphite mine(s)

[Pharvest]

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"Talga receives 82 million kronor (~AUD13.3M or €7.4M) from Industriklivet to scale up sustainable graphite technology​

Talga has been granted SEK 82 million in funding from the Swedish Energy Agency's Industriklivet program. The support will be used to scale up the company's low-emission technology for producing anode material from graphite – a key component in lithium-ion batteries.

The project focuses on optimizing processes and developing sample materials for both natural and recycled graphite, with the goal of creating a circular and sustainable supply chain for the battery industry. It also includes activities to strengthen anode supply chains, assess the environmental impact of battery graphite recycling, and prepare for commercial scale-up.

Talga announced this in a press release.

– We are very pleased with today's decision. Sweden is taking up the fight over where the industry of the future should be located. This sends a clear signal to the market that Sweden and Europe will have an important role to play,
says Martin Phillips, CEO of Talga.

The Swedish Energy Agency emphasizes that the project can contribute to the climate transition by developing circular supply chains and strengthening domestic expertise in the battery value chain. Talga's planned graphite anode plant in Luleå is estimated to be able to reduce climate impact by over 90% compared to today's dominant anode material.

– The project, which includes both natural and recycled graphite, can contribute to the climate transition by providing a circular supply chain, contributing new knowledge within the battery value chain and building domestic expertise in the area, says the CEO.

Talga is currently developing both graphite extraction and anode manufacturing in northern Sweden and has been granted strategic project status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). At the same time, the project strengthens Europe's independence from China, which currently dominates the graphite market and has imposed export restrictions on both raw materials and manufacturing equipment.

Talga's proprietary and patented technology is said to be able to meet or exceed today's performance requirements for lithium-ion batteries, thereby securing a critical part of the value chain within Europe. The project is also supported by the European Investment Bank."

Talga får 82 miljoner kronor från Industriklivet för att skala upp hållbar grafitteknik

Talga har beviljats 82 miljoner kronor i finansiering från Energimyndighetens program Industriklivet. Stödet ska användas till att skala upp företagets utsläppssnåla teknik för framställning av anodmaterial från grafit – en nyckelkomponent i litiumjonbatterier.

www.metal-supply.se

Excuse my French as we say down here Cosors, but FUCK YEAH!!!

 

[Pharvest]

I wonder if there are any conditions to be met, stipulations, whoops to jump through or other associated bullshit before this cash injection will hit the coffers and actually, fair dinkum, stave off the immediate need to raise some capital???

 

[cosors]

I wonder if there are any conditions to be met, stipulations, whoops to jump through or other associated bullshit before this cash injection will hit the coffers and actually, fair dinkum, stave off the immediate need to raise some capital???

Oh, of course, the money is already in Talga's pocket and can be spent as they see fit, for example, to save us from the next CR

 

[cosors]

Excuse my French as we say down here Cosors, but FUCK YEAH!!!

Better than nothing, and it shows confidence and support from Sweden, although I hope that's not all the powder they're willing to provide.
So one could see it as a consolation prize, for what Talga burned in the Swedish bureaucracy, our money.

 

[cosors]

Oh, of course, the money is already in Talga's pocket and can be spent as they see fit, for example, to save us from the next CR

It's a joke on my part. I don't know the terms and conditions.

 

[cosors]

I mentioned in the chat that I had kept the picture of the factory in the front page of the bar up to date. But I obviously neglected to do so and have now corrected this.
And on the way, I found an interesting page with all the images from the past up to the present day after the efficiency offensive.

Take a look here:

There is a short movie:

3D Visualisation of Luleå Lithium Refinery Development - 3D Walkabout

3D Animations delivered H3 Cube’s modern home designs, showcasing architectural detail, materials, and layout to support marketing.

3dwalkabout.com.au

 

[cosors]

Norrbotten's climate strategy 2025 - 2030 for the coming years. Talga is of course also mentioned and was part of a workshop. I'll make my guess – none of the anti-climate activists were present. That would destroy their illusions and be too close to reality.)

https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/download/18.4814d8ed19a0a426351530d5/1761723481420/La%CC%88nsstyrelsen_energi_klimat_strategi_251021_tillg.

pdf

 

[cosors]

Nothing new, but:
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‘As far as mining is concerned, we are currently waiting for the detailed plan, land allocation and building permit. The detailed plan has been submitted to the district administration and is expected to be presented to the government for approval in November. Once these are in place, we want to finalise the financing etc. in the first quarter of 2026 so that we can start construction of the mine,’ the spokesperson told Process Nordic.
..." rbPW

Talga väntar på klartecken för gruvan – planerar anodfabrik i full drift 2028

Nyligen fick de pengar från Industriklivet och de är även utsedda till strategiskt projekt inom EU. Men hur är läget idag?

www.metal-supply.se

 

[blondeaussie]

Nothing new, but:
"...
‘As far as mining is concerned, we are currently waiting for the detailed plan, land allocation and building permit. The detailed plan has been submitted to the district administration and is expected to be presented to the government for approval in November. Once these are in place, we want to finalise the financing etc. in the first quarter of 2026 so that we can start construction of the mine,’ the spokesperson told Process Nordic.
..." rbPW

Talga väntar på klartecken för gruvan – planerar anodfabrik i full drift 2028

Nyligen fick de pengar från Industriklivet och de är även utsedda till strategiskt projekt inom EU. Men hur är läget idag?

www.metal-supply.se

Going to be smashing the refresh button on this (previous link you shared) in the next 24hrs

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.

www.lansstyrelsen.se

 

[cosors]

I have no idea what they are trying to tell us with this:

2025-10-31	Talga Tech AB	1664-2025	Other types of case outcome		Certificate of registration

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Här hittar du alla pågående ärenden i Bergsstatens diarium. Ärenden som är avslutade är sökbara i tre månader. Uppdatering av diariet görs varje natt.

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[BlackBeak]

I have no idea what they are trying to tell us with this:

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Aktuellt diarium

Här hittar du alla pågående ärenden i Bergsstatens diarium. Ärenden som är avslutade är sökbara i tre månader. Uppdatering av diariet görs varje natt.

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Just got an email from them. Something has happened. I don't know if this the next required step to present it publicly, or maybe this is an after the fact requirement? But it's an open house to talk about the detailed plan, power lines etc.

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Välkomna till öppet hus i Vittangi!​

Tisdag 18 november, med start kl. 17.00, håller Talga AB öppet hus på Vittangi Hembygdsgård där vi ger en uppdatering om vårt projekt med tillfälle för samtal och frågor till representanter från Talga.

Under mötet kommer vi berätta om status för projektet och ge en uppdatering kring detaljplanen, kraftledningen och vägförrättningen.

Tider för presentationer: 17.30 - 18.00 samt 18.30 - 19.00

Mellan presentationerna ges gott om tillfällen för samtal och frågor.

Vi bjuder på fika. Varmt välkomna!"

 

[cosors]

Just got an email from them. Something has happened. I don't know if this the next required step to present it publicly, or maybe this is an after the fact requirement? But it's an open house to talk about the detailed plan, power lines etc.

"

Välkomna till öppet hus i Vittangi!​

Tisdag 18 november, med start kl. 17.00, håller Talga AB öppet hus på Vittangi Hembygdsgård där vi ger en uppdatering om vårt projekt med tillfälle för samtal och frågor till representanter från Talga.

Under mötet kommer vi berätta om status för projektet och ge en uppdatering kring detaljplanen, kraftledningen och vägförrättningen.

Tider för presentationer: 17.30 - 18.00 samt 18.30 - 19.00

Mellan presentationerna ges gott om tillfällen för samtal och frågor.

Vi bjuder på fika. Varmt välkomna!"

Hi BlackBeak,

yes, that's seems to be right! How time flies. It's 'already' 3 November. I now suspect that this diary entry is about the posting of the detailed plan too.

Others of us have more information it seems.) Let's be patient.

 

[catdog]

Just got an email from them. Something has happened. I don't know if this the next required step to present it publicly, or maybe this is an after the fact requirement? But it's an open house to talk about the detailed plan, power lines etc.

"

Välkomna till öppet hus i Vittangi!​

Tisdag 18 november, med start kl. 17.00, håller Talga AB öppet hus på Vittangi Hembygdsgård där vi ger en uppdatering om vårt projekt med tillfälle för samtal och frågor till representanter från Talga.

Under mötet kommer vi berätta om status för projektet och ge en uppdatering kring detaljplanen, kraftledningen och vägförrättningen.

Tider för presentationer: 17.30 - 18.00 samt 18.30 - 19.00

Mellan presentationerna ges gott om tillfällen för samtal och frågor.

Vi bjuder på fika. Varmt välkomna!"

Does this mean it has now been registered with the Government for final approval? And Talga are holding an open house on the 18th expecting it to have be approved by then?

 

[blondeaussie]

I have no idea what they are trying to tell us with this:

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Aktuellt diarium

Här hittar du alla pågående ärenden i Bergsstatens diarium. Ärenden som är avslutade är sökbara i tre månader. Uppdatering av diariet görs varje natt.

www.sgu.se

 

[cosors]

Ah, here you mentioned. I briefly considered where and now moved it over to the dusty permits thread.

 

[cosors]

I have no idea what they are trying to tell us with this:

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Aktuellt diarium

Här hittar du alla pågående ärenden i Bergsstatens diarium. Ärenden som är avslutade är sökbara i tre månader. Uppdatering av diariet görs varje natt.

www.sgu.se

Next entry:

Aktuellt diarium

Här hittar du alla pågående ärenden i Bergsstatens diarium. Ärenden som är avslutade är sökbara i tre månader. Uppdatering av diariet görs varje natt.

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2025-11-03

Talga Tech AB

1675-2025

Other types of case outcomes

Power of attorney

 

[cosors]

At least the electricity issue has finally been resolved:

"Clearance for new power lines: "Brilliant news for the entire business community"​

The announcement from Svenska kraftnät is sparking reactions from the industry.

Svenska kraftnät's board has made the final decision on a new pipeline that opens to Luleå Industrial Park and SSAB's electrical steel mill.

Luleå Industrial Park includes several companies, including Talga, which will manufacture anodes for batteries.

– This is great news for the entire business community and for the future of Luleå as a whole. It shows that collaboration, information sharing and joint problem solving can result in smarter solutions and results that work for all parties involved, says Tom Kearney, responsible for energy issues at Talga, to Metal Supply.
..." rbPW

Klartecken för nya elledningar: ”Strålande nyhet för hela näringslivet”

Beskedet från Svenska kraftnät väcker reaktioner från industrin.

www.metal-supply.se

 

[cosors]

________________
And at the hearing, the Sami refused that Talga participates. For years, they have been calling for inclusion in the communication process, and when it becomes important, they insist to Bergsstaten that Talga should not participate.
And in the same breath, they complain that Talga is avoiding communication.

 

[cosors]

Perhaps this is the reason for the rapid approval of the processing concessions for the expansions. Two of the five projects benefiting from the acceleration are Talga projects.

2025-12-01

"Support in permit processes for projects within net zero and critical raw materials​

Companies and industries that manufacture technology for the green transition (net zero) or utilize critical raw materials contribute to the energy and climate transition. The County Administrative Board can provide special support to such projects by guiding through the permit processes required for the operations.

Support for projects that produce net-zero technologies​

If you are running a project that produces net-zero technologies, you can receive special support from the County Administrative Board in permit processes. The permit processes that you can receive support in include environmental permits, building permits and chemical permits.
Projects that produce net-zero technologies can also be recognized as strategic net-zero projects. In this case, the project also receives other benefits, such as specific time limits for permit processes with permitting authorities and municipalities. More information about how projects are recognized as strategic can be found at the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth or the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU).
Strategic net-zero projects, Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth Link to another website.
Strategic net-zero projects related to carbon storage, SGU Link to another website.

Support for projects that take care of critical raw materials​

If you are running a project to handle raw materials classified as critical by the EU, you can also get support from the County Administrative Board. To receive benefits, such as time limits for the permit processes, the project needs to be designated as strategic. The application is made to the European Commission.
Strategic projects under the CRMA, European Commission Link to another website.

Get guidance and support from the County Administrative Board​

The County Administrative Board can provide support to project owners in the permit process by:

• guide you to the right authority,
• be a sounding board in contact with authorities.

We can also, at your request as the project owner:

• express our opinion on the scope and level of detail of the environmental impact assessment,
• check whether the application is complete,
• develop timetables for the permit process,
• announce the overall decision.

Get guidance and support from the County Administrative Board​

The County Administrative Board can provide support to project owners in the permit process by:

• guide you to the right authority,
• be a sounding board in contact with authorities.

We can also, at your request as the project owner:

• express our opinion on the scope and level of detail of the environmental impact assessment,
• check whether the application is complete,
• develop timetables for the permit process,
• announce the overall decision.

Contact us​

Västerbotten County Administrative Board
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The Västerbotten County Administrative Board is the contact point for projects in Västerbotten, Norrbotten and Västernorrland counties.

EU's 19 net-zero technicians​

A net-zero industry aims to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, so that the impact on the climate is not negative. The EU has identified 19 net-zero technologies as particularly important, such as solar cells, wind power, energy storage and batteries. These technologies are described in the EU regulation The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
The Net-Zero Industry Act, European Commission Link to another website.
The European Commission has clarified which end products and components are included in the Net Zero Industry Regulation. This will help you as a project owner to see whether your project is covered by the Net Zero Regulation or not.
Delegated act on primarily used components within the net zero regulation Link to another website.

The EU's 34 critical raw materials​

Critical raw materials are metals and minerals that are important for manufacturing, energy, defense and technology – for example, lithium, cobalt and rare earth metals. They are used in, among other things, batteries, electronics and electric cars. The EU has identified 34 such raw materials as particularly important – but where supply is uncertain or dependent on imports from countries outside the EU. These are described in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), European Commission Link to another website.

Projects and timetables in Norrbotten County​

Here you will find current projects for net-zero industry and critical raw materials in Norrbotten County.

Talga Battery Anode Refinery ONE

Project owner: Talga AB
Projektnamn: Talga Battery Anode Refinery ONE
Project description: The project concerns the production of battery anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Battery and energy storage technology is one of the 19 technology areas for which strategic net-zero projects can be recognized. The anode materials that the project will produce are specific components that are primarily used in the production of batteries. The project is a net-zero technology manufacturing project and has also been recognized as a strategic net-zero project.
...

Talga Natural Graphite ONE

Project owner: Talga AB
Projektnamn: Talga Natural Graphite ONE
Description: Project within critical raw materials. Extraction of graphite (Battery grade)
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Stöd i tillståndsprocesser för projekt inom nettonoll och kritiska råvaror

www.lansstyrelsen.se

 

[cosors]

A new (?) important job posting:

"Group Commercial Manager at Talga
...
...
The Role

The Group Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy to drive revenue growth, improve profitability, and ensure financial sustainability. You will lead financial planning, analyze business performance, and manage key commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic goals.

In this role, you will be expected to manage high-level strategic planning while overseeing day-to-day commercial activities. Your key responsibilities include:

Assist in the development and implementation of the Group strategy for business growth

Development and ownership of long term financial planning and analysis in support of approved Group strategy

Financial modeling to assess the viability of projects and opportunities

Analyzing business performance, including the profitability, revenue, pricing and cost of goods sold

Driving efficiencies to ensure contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget

Managing commercial agreements including MoU's, LOI's, and work with Marketing team to analyze and manage commercial elements

Lead role in advising and managing pricing for commercial agreements

Provide pricing analysis to guide offtake discussions and develop pricing tools and templates to consider different products, order sizes, customers etc

Taking a lead role in solving commercial issues that may arise including stakeholder's adherence to and understanding of contractual obligations

Supporting the Sales and Marketing team to build and maintain customer relationships

Develop business case, analysis and Board papers relevant to your role

Provide commercial expertise and act as Talga contact for Independent Technical Experts

Provide commercial expertise and support to the Procurement function

Additionally, you will conduct financial modeling to assess the feasibility of new projects and business opportunities, providing insights that guide strategic decisions. You will collaborate closely with business unit managers to drive financial performance and efficiency, ensuring all contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget.

Part of your role will involve resolving any commercial issues that arise, ensuring stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations. You will also work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to support customer relationship management and ensure the company's commercial strategy is aligned with customer needs.

Moreover, you will be responsible for preparing board reports and presentations that reflect the company's commercial performance and strategic direction, providing senior leadership with the necessary insights to make informed decisions.

You will also engage with suppliers to assess operating cost assumptions for major projects, such as the Vittangi Anode Project, as well as other projects and develop pricing tools and templates to accommodate different products, order sizes, and customer needs. In addition, you will serve as the financial point of contact for Independent Technical Experts, managing the financial sections of their reports and contributing to the development of group-wide procurement processes.

Is this you?
..."

Dagens industri - Di.se nyhetssajt

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