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In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operation

Trucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to house the entire cycle of lithium mining, from mine to refinery. Trucks will then transport the ore to a brand new nearby concentrator plant, which produces a sand-like concentrate that will be taken to a refinery to make battery-quality lithium hydroxide.

28 Apr 2026 11:54 am