Lithium battery production in Finland

Its estimated annual production capacity is 15,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate that can be used to supply the growing international lithium battery market with a life-of-mine that is expected to be at least 16 years. Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology have decided to start construction on a cathode active material (CAM) plant Kotka, Finland. The plant''s first …

When will Finland start producing lithium ion batteries?

Therefore, Finland continues to increase its raw material capabilities, with Keliber planning to start mining and concentrating lithium ore in 2024, and Fortum expecting to start operating its lithium-ion battery recycling plant in 2023 .

Is Finland a leader in lithium-ion battery supply chain?

The rise has been steady from 2020 onward; back then, Finland ranked 8th worldwide and 3rd Europewide. Even more impressive is that Finland has outperformed its expected rankings of 2025 (7th worldwide, 3rd Europewide) . Worldwide rankings of the top 30 countries involved in global lithium-ion battery supply chain .

Why should you invest in a lithium battery in Finland?

Lithium is essential to reducing global CO 2 emissions. Located in Finland, the Keliber project is strategically positioned close to critical and growing regional end-user battery markets for lithium hydroxide in Europe. Finland’s reliable and sound economic and social infrastructure make the country an attractive investment destination.

What is the EIB-led credit package for lithium production in Finland?

EIB-led credit package of €150 million development of lithium production in Finland for the EU. Lithium is critical raw material for the electrification of transport. Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project aims to become EU’s first integrated lithium hydroxide producer dedicated to supplying the European market directly.

Is Finland's battery plant a key development for its value chain?

Finnish Minerals Group CEO Matti Hietanen described the plant as a key development for Finland’s battery value chain. "Even on a European scale, this is a spearhead project for the industry," he said. The plant received its environmental permit in December 2024 under a priority procedure for green transition projects.

How does Finland improve its battery manufacturing?

Thus, Finland continues improving its battery manufacturing by employing government funding to “improve the competitiveness of Finland's battery industry, especially in battery materials, battery manufacturing, reuse and recycling” .

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€800M battery material plant to be built in Finland

Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology have decided to start construction on a cathode active material (CAM) plant Kotka, Finland. The plant''s first …

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Dehaine: Battery minerals from Finland: …

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Keliber

Keliber aims for lithium hydroxide production. Our portfolio company Keliber is a mining and battery chemicals company that aims to start the ramp-up of production in 2026. The company wants to accelerate the electrification of transport and smart storage of energy by producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide for the European market.

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Finnish-Chinese battery plant in Kotka moves to construction …

The plant will produce CAM, a key component in lithium-ion batteries, with an initial capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year. Future expansion is also part of the long-term plan. …

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800-mn-euro battery factory to be built in Finland

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Finnish Minerals Group and FREYR to work together to establish battery cell production in Finland. The city of Vaasa will be considered as a potential investment location. Published. ... The demand for lithium-ion batteries and battery cells has been increasing in Europe especially due to the rise of electric cars, and battery use is also ...

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Finland: EU and Sibanye-Stillwater, through its …

EIB-led credit package of €150 million development of lithium production in Finland for the EU. Lithium is critical raw material for the electrification of transport. Sibanye-Stillwater''s Keliber lithium project aims to …

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Keliber to mine and refine lithium in Finland

Keliber says it aims to sustainably produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide using its own ore. The announced refinery will produce lithium hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries, among other things, from 2025. The …

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Finland ranks top 4 in global lithium-ion battery supply chain

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Keliber Lithium Project, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland

Keliber lithium project is a proposed open-pit and underground mine located in the Central Ostrobothnia region of western Finland. The project is estimated to require an investment of approximately €313m ($350m) and is expected …

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Once production has been ramped up, the company will produce battery-quality lithium hydroxide for electric car batteries, all of which make use of lithium. "Our annual production will be enough for around 300,000 electric car …

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Finland set to be Europe''s first lithium producer

As the first lithium producer in Europe, the firm expects that it will produce 15,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide per year. Last year, Europe imported around 50,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide, which is used in …

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Lithium: What Are the Main Mining Projects in Europe?

6/ Finland . The Keliber Project, Keliber Oy. Finnish company Keliber Oy, specializing in mining and battery chemicals, is currently running a project in western Finland with the objective of reaching the production of 15,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year beginning in 2025. The company is also aiming for sustainable production.

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Finland''s first battery materials plant set for construction in …

Construction of Finland''s first cathode active material (CAM) plant will begin in April 2025 in Kotka. The facility, developed by Easpring Finland New Materials Oy, will supply materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage. The project is a joint investment between Beijing Easpring Material Technology, which holds a 70% stake, and …

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Keliber | Europe

Located in Finland, the Keliber project is strategically positioned close to critical and growing regional end-user battery markets for lithium hydroxide in Europe. Finland''s reliable and sound economic and social infrastructure make the country an attractive investment destination.

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€800M battery material plant to be built in Finland

€800M battery material plant to be built in Finland ... With the Kotka CAM plant, we are creating an entirely new kind of industry in Finland related to the production of lithium-ion batteries," says Matti Hietanen, CEO of Finnish Minerals Group, in a press release. "Even on a European scale, the plant is a spearhead project for the ...

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Lithium project

Keliber''s advanced production process, which will be central to responsible and sustainable lithium chemical production, involves mining, concentrating, heat treatment and hydrometallurgical refining. The entire process chain – from the …

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EU Backs Finland''s Keliber Project with €150 Million

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU''s first integrated battery-grade lithium hydroxide production facility, which will help secure a sustainable supply of lithium for the …

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The facility, developed by Easpring Finland New Materials Oy, will supply materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage. The project is a …

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