In a press release, Talga’s CEO Martin Phillips expresses great joy.
– We are incredibly happy about the successful completion of the environmental permit process. The anode project that Talga is now establishing in northern Sweden is crucial for Europe’s energy transition, he says.
Ignored in Kiruna municipality
There have been many shared tours around the graphite mine. In March, Talga toured the municipality and went directly to the government for a planning order.
Something that municipal councilor Mats Taaveniku (S) did not appreciate as he wanted Talga to wait out the democratic process.
– It is unfortunate. This is not how it should work, he said then.
The article is updated.