The Swedish government has dismissed all appeals against the exploitation concession granted for Talga’s natural graphite mine in northern Sweden, Kallanish reports.

Without providing further details on the decision, Australia-listed battery materials group confirmed Thursday that the government’s appeals review process has been concluded. The exploitation concession for its Nunasvaara South mine was granted by the Mining Inspectorate of Sweden in October 2024, but had been subject to public objection and appeals.

Company’s founder and managing director Mark Thompson says the milestone “reflects Talga’s rigorous environmental and operational planning, with over a decade of comprehensive studies, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to Sweden’s stringent regulations.”

Commenting on the announcement, Swedish energy, business and industry minister Ebba Busch adds: “Sweden has unique opportunities to be and remain a strong player in global mineral politics. We have the most sustainable mining industry in the world – ethically sustainable, environmentally sustainable, and with good working conditions.”

All major permits are now in force for the mine, which is considered one of Europe’s largest natural graphite resources, with the highest JORC-classified grades. It has also been designated as a strategic project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act and Net-Zero Industry Act.

The Nunasvaara South asset, near Vittangi, will deliver up to 120,000 tonnes/year of natural graphite. It is a crucial part of Talga’s vertically integrated project in Luleå, permitted to produce 19,500 tonnes/year of anode material. That’s enough for 16 gigawatt-hours of battery capacity, or approximately 270,000 EVs/year, Talga estimates.

Kallanish has contacted Talga’s offices in Australia and Sweden to request further information on expected development timelines. Although preliminary groundworks at the refinery have already started, Talga said last month that construction was set to start in 2026, subject to a final investment decision.

The company has also recently secured a binding anode offtake agreement from Nyobolt for the supply of 3,000 t of anode for an initial four years. Deliveries have started with material produced at Talga’s demonstration plant in Luleå.

Its share rose 20% to trade at AUD 0.48 ($0.31) following the announcement.