The latest geological studies in Sokli have found locally high concentrations of rare earth elements (REE) as well as occurrences of niobium, which has been defined as a critical element and is used, for example, in special-alloy steels in the defence industry.

Terrafame has negotiated a financing arrangement to fund the company’s investment programme over the next few years.

According to the authority, the environmental impacts of the battery cell plant planned in Kotka, have been stated clearly on an EIA report.

The EIA report on an anode material plant planned for Vaasa provides a comprehensive picture of the project’s key environmental impacts.

The regional economic impact assessment of the Sokli mining project examined the processing chain from ore to concentrate.

The environmental permit granted by the Regional State Administrative Agency for the CAM plant, that is planned to be established in Kotka, has become legally binding on 5 December 2024.

On the website, you can learn about the mineral deposit, get insights into our work at Sokli, and stay updated on the progress of the project.

The environmental permit for the planned cathode active material plant in Kotka, Finland is a significant step forward for the project.