GeoReality wants to process graphite deposit in Pajala

Examination of the deposit shows that it is at least 4.2 million tons, with a graphite content of 21 percent. This makes it one of the most interesting graphite deposits in Europe.

“The knowledge we have today about the Sarvisto deposit is enough to build batteries for ten million cars,” says Per-Erik Lindvall, founder and CEO of GeoReality.

If a processing concession is granted, the next step for the company is to apply for an environmental permit, before mining can take place.

"We have also recently applied to the EU to have our project classified as a so-called Strategic Project. We are very hopeful that we will receive a decision on this classification before the end of the year,” says Per-Erik Lindvall.

The EU has adopted a new law, the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), with the aim of increasing the EU's self-sufficiency in minerals that are important for the development of new technologies, such as batteries. The Act, which is also Swedish law, also aims to speed up the approval processes for new mining production.

Per-Erik Lindvall was for many years director of technology and business development at the mining company LKAB. He was involved in the restart of the iron ore mine in Kaunisvaara in Pajala and is on the board of Kaunis Iron. He has also been on the board of Talga, which is planning graphite mining in Vittangi in Kiruna municipality.

Lennart Håkansson

editor@northswedenbusiness.com