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5th Energy Transition and Emission Reduction for the Metals and Mining 11 – 12 June 2024 Helsinki, Finland Rasmus BLOMQVIST: Anode Materials Value-chain and Green Energy Transition (GET) Rasmus Blomqvist, Managing Director of Grafintec Oy, shared invaluable insights with his presentation titled "Anode Materials Value-chain: Establishing an Effective Alignment with Green Energy Transition (GET)." Key highlights from Rasmus Blomqvist's presentation: • Graphite Anode Materials Value-chain: Exploring the intricacies of the graphite anode materials value-chain and its significance in the context of the green energy transition. • Addressing Bottlenecks: Identifying current bottlenecks within the European graphite anode materials value-chain and proposing solutions to overcome them. • EU's Critical Raw Materials Act Objectives: Discussing the challenges and opportunities in aligning with the objectives of the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act by 2030. • Grafintec's Approach: Presenting Grafintec's strategic approach to tackling the challenges faced by the European graphite anode materials value-chain. Rasmus Blomqvist's presentation provided valuable insights into the complexities of anode materials value-chain and its alignment with the green energy transition, offering solutions to overcome existing challenges. #EnergyTransition #EmissionReduction #MetalsAndMining #GreenEnergy #AnodeMaterials #Grafintec3.5

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Ensuring access to critical raw materials is essential for the climate and energy transition.🔋🌎 IVL's latest project to map these materials in collaboration with mining companies, battery manufacturers, and the recycling industry is a significant step forward. A national database for critical raw materials will not only improve resource circularity but also strengthen supply chains and create new business opportunities.   We are proud to support initiatives like this that align with the mission to contribute to a sustainable and resilient battery value chain. By understanding material flows and advancing circularity, Europe can reduce dependencies and build a more sustainable future.   📌 Article in Swedish: https://lnkd.in/dPzCt2Rk

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GTK:n akkumineraaliraportti: "The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) has published new data on the raw materials needed for batteries (lithium, graphite and cobalt). The GTK’s completed battery mineral project identified areas where they are likely to occur. The latest interesting discovery are new lithium indications found in the Kuortane area. GTK investigated several potential areas around Finland." #kriittisetmateriaalit #akkumineraalit #GTK https://lnkd.in/dHKSqsC6

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Auto Recycling World on analysoinut Global Battery Alliancen tilaamaa selvitystä sähköautojen akkujen kierrätyksen potentiaalista Euroopassa. Yhtenä haasteena raportti näkee akkujen päätymisen Euroopan ulkopuolelle joko käytettyjen autojen mukana tai kierrätysmateriaalina: "A joint report issued by Deloitte Belgium and the Global Battery Alliance (GBA) points out that secondary materials from recycling EV batteries ending their life in the EU may be insufficient to meet the ambitious recycled content targets set by the EU. This highlights the urgent need for investment in recycling infrastructure alongside strategic policy measures. …“Exports of batteries, either in second-hand cars or for recycling elsewhere, can have significant implications for critical materials’ self-sufficiency for Europe.” (Aled Walker, Automotive Sector leader at Deloitte)." #akkuteollisuus #akkukierrätys #kierrätysmateriaalit #sekoitevelvoite https://lnkd.in/d9QduqEv

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EU's climate agenda is crystal clear, renewable #hydrogen is a cornerstone of the strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The target? Producing 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen (333 TWh) within the EU by 2030. As highlighted by Sara Wihlborg, Lhyfe, and Bjorn Aronsson, Vätgas Sverige, Sweden must act now to align with this vision.   Electrification alone won’t solve all the challenges of the green transition. Hydrogen fills critical gaps, especially for hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy transport, shipping, aviation, and energy-intensive industries such as steel and chemicals. Hydrogen has the potential to stabilize energy systems and secure supply during periods of low wind and solar production. It’s not just an energy source—it’s a key enabler for industrial transformation and energy security.   Sweden has unique opportunities: ✅ Extensive renewable energy resources ✅ A strong industrial foundation   However, the debate makes it clear, Sweden is falling behind. Without a national hydrogen target, we risk missing out on the benefits of this future industry. Hence we  urge the government to: 1️⃣ Set a national production goal to support the entire hydrogen value chain to include large-scale and strategic hydrogen projects 2️⃣ Adapt Klimatklivet to include large-scale and strategic hydrogen projects 3️⃣ Introduce a production premium for fossil-free hydrogen, similar to the biogas model. 4️⃣ Ensure through policies that make hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.   The clock is ticking. Achieving EU’s a hydrogen goals requires decisions today to secure investments and build production capacity by 2030.   Sweden has a unique chance to lead the green hydrogen revolution, creating jobs, attracting investments, and boosting its industrial competitiveness. Let’s not miss this opportunity. #vätgasstrategi

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Where materials go and what they become is increasingly important for our customers. This is especially true as the EU focuses on becoming more self-sufficient with recycled metals. NG Metall, part of NG Group, is setting a new standard with 'Transparent Metal' — a solution that ensures full traceability and transparency in metal recycling. Through a digital reporting platform, customers gain complete insight into the entire value chain, from collection to fully recycled raw materials.

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Research from Sprott estimates that graphite demand will increase 721% to 4,540.4Kt in 2040 driven by the rise of #EVs, energy storage systems and renewables. Grafintec Oy aims to provide the EU with a secure supply of natural flake #graphite (image: Visual Capitalist).

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A key question in the establishment of new hydrogen plants is how these can be placed in relation to the surroundings and what distances are required from different parts of the plant. The guidance on how this should be determined has been limited, which has meant that the issue has been handled differently in different projects, as many actors have testified to. Energigas Sweden's guidance for filling stations – H2-TSA – as well as MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency)'s planned rules for hydrogen plants can be expected to lead to more efficient and uniform management in the future. However, it has turned out that there is a lack of knowledge to be able to determine relevant distances, which has forced conservative assumptions on the part of the rule writers, something that complicates and makes installation more expensive. For some applications, such as hydrogen pipelines, there is currently a complete lack of guidance. Even for large-scale installations, where H2-TSA does not provide any guidance, the situation is unclear, explains Marcus Runefors, Senior Lecturer in Fire Engineering at LTH, as sub-project leader in the research project Hydrogen Safety and Improved Permit Processes, H2SIPP. Please read more about the current state of the H2SIPP project, where we at Luleå University of Technology address these issues, together with Lund University, Aalto University, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Energigas Sverige, Zelk Energy AB (publ), Skoogs Bränsle AB, BODENS UTVECKLING AB, Gällivare Näringsliv AB, SSAB, Gen-H Oy, Hydri, Nordion Energi, AFRY. Thanks to Nordic Energy Research as the financier. https://lnkd.in/dnx9txBC

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⛏ Digging deep: Innovation Drivers Accelerating innovation with strategic agendas The aim of sector-wide roadmaps is to jointly define the challenges, objectives and activities that are most critical and describe how they will strengthen the competitiveness of a sustainable and responsible mineral and metal-producing industry in Sweden. Swedish Mining Innovation has supported and co-authored roadmaps for ✔️ Research and innovation "Research and innovation collaboration are crucial to accelerate the adjustment that is necessary for the future. This agenda is a good example of the broad support and unity that is characteristic of Sweden as an innovation country and which means that we are at the forefront internationally," said Cecilia Sjöberg, Head of Industrial Development at Vinnova, the Swedish Innovation Authority at the launch of the latest rendition. A revised and updated agenda is currently under development and due for launch later in 2024. Read the current version here: https://bit.ly/49Ba09Q ✔️ Biodiversity Mining with Nature, the first national strategic roadmap for biodiversity in the mining sector was published in 2020, led by environmental experts at Ecogain in partnership with Boliden, LKAB, Svemin and Swedish Mining Innovation. Read the biodiversity agenda here: https://bit.ly/49C7WOC ✔️ Competence The mining sector is in the middle of a dual digital and green transformation of enormous proportions – meanwhile for it to be successful, attracting the right competence to the sector is critical. The agenda for competence (Kompetensfärdplan), published by Svemin, Jernkontoret, Industriarbetsgivarna and Swedish Mining Innovation provides an overview of urgent priorities and recommendations for industry, government and educational stakeholders. Read the competence roadmap here (in Swedish): https://bit.ly/4aBxHjx The roadmaps enable stakeholders to become even more aligned in driving innovation strategically and solving fundamental challenges to meet the needs of a sustainable society. Swedish Mining Innovation has played a pivotal role by enabling and facilitating the development and continuous revisions of these roadmaps, as well as translating them into real innovation iniatives and projects through calls and other activities organized by the program office. ⛏Digging deep is a glimpse into some of the many things that the program has contributed to, helped create or enabled since the start in 2013. Sign up to Digging Deep monthly newsletter: http://bit.ly/499z6w8 With support from Vinnova, Swedish Energy Agency and Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development

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Interesting report published in the IVA Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences highlighting how Sweden can contribute to Europe's efforts to become more self-sufficient in metals and minerals. 👣 Recommended steps to implement including leveraging Sweden's geological prospectivity and technical know-how 📈 Increasing demand for metals & minerals 👁️ Overview of metal & mineral extraction in Sweden & global investments in exploration Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dbx3Dvsw #EGT #REE #Sweden #Europe #Metals 

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How can we transition away from fossil fuels and move towards a sustainable future? -https://lnkd.in/dgZ_kdMN Earlier this year, AFRY released our Fossil Detox Report outlining critical areas in the transition away from fossil fuels and fossil-based materials. It emphasises that this shift requires a coordinated effort from both governments and industries, balanced by social acceptance and consequent financing. 📖 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/ezar5XUz Join AFRY for a webinar on 3rd December at 11:00 CET as Henrik Tegnér and Dr. Patrick Gasser explore the following: 🔹 The pathway towards net zero of the energy system through the uptake of renewable and low-carbon energy sources, the crucial role of robust energy networks, and the need for advanced storage solutions. 🔹 The role of natural gas as a transitional technology, addressing decarbonisation of the mobility and heating sectors, highlighting the pivotal role of low-carbon fuels like hydrogen. 🔹 For hard-to-abate sectors, we will show how carbon capture and storage, and carbon removal are essential solutions, alongside continuous efforts to enhance energy efficiency and promote a circular economy. 🌐 Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/dgZ_kdMN #makingfuture #energytransition #decarbonisation #circulareconomy

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Spotlight on Keynote Speaker: Ivar Sund Fossum 🌍 It is with great pleasure that we announce Ivar S. Fossum, CEO of NORDIC MINING ASA, as a prominent speaker at the forthcoming 5th Energy Transition and Emission Reduction for the Metals and Mining conference, to be held on 11 – 12 June 2024 in Helsinki, Finland. Ivar will deliver an insightful presentation titled "Towards Carbon-Free Production of Strategic Mineral." His talk will focus on the sustainable initiatives and cutting-edge practices at Nordic Mining. 🔍 Presentation Overview: - Company Insight: An introduction to Nordic Mining, a leader in sustainable mineral operations. - Project Development: The developmental stages of a new rutile mine, showcasing innovative practices. - Natural Collaboration: How partnering with nature is pivotal to Nordic Mining’s strategy. - Sustainability Commitment: A deep dive into the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability in every aspect of its operations. Under Ivar's leadership, Nordic Mining ASA stands at the forefront of the industry's transition towards sustainable and responsible mining practices. His insights will provide valuable perspectives on integrating environmental considerations into core business strategies. Join us for an enlightening session that will not only address the challenges but also the solutions in achieving carbon-free production in the industry. If you are interested in our speaking opportunity for this event, feel free to contact Dina R. at [email protected] #NordicMining #SustainableMining #MineralProcessing #EnergyTransition #EmissionReduction #MiningConference #EnvironmentalSustainability #Helsinki2024 #MiningIndustry

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On December 11th, four of Sweden's Counselors for Science and Innovation will participate in Energiforsk, Vätgas Sverige, Energigas Sverige, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Energiföretagen Sverige, and Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden CH2ESS at Luleå University of Technology's conference on Hydrogen: #Vätgaskonferensen2024 ❕ During the session on International Outlooks, I'll give a short presentation about the developments in hydrogen in the United States, highlighting the U.S. national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap as well as some numbers on production and usage. ❓ What else would you like to know about the state of hydrogen in the U.S.? If you pose your question here, I'll try to address it in my talk. #hydrogen #scienceinnovationsweden

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🏆 The final eight! An expert jury has now selected the most promising innovative ideas to be presented at the Pitch event in Luleå, June 4.🥁 The pitching finalists are: Safety Bolt (Carbon Compensate Scandinavia AB) Gleechi Technology AB NorrSpect AB ONar Sweden AB Optimation Advanced Measurements AB Oreloop Sustainable Industries AB (OSI) RockSigma AB Saphai AB Come and support and listen to the eight exciting pitches that can strengthen the development of a sustainable mining industry. The winner will receive SEK 600,000 in funding to take their idea further. Lunch and coffee on us! 🍽 ☕! Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_R5NA-q Save a seat in the audience now! "The pitch is often a game-changer, and some nerves are usually involved. All the finalists have received very good evaluations from the jury and we are really looking forward to see them present at the Pitch event", says Lotta Sartz, Chair of the jury. The jury of 2024: Lotta Sartz (Chair) Swedish Mining Innovation Bergslagen Örebro universitet, Katarina Öquist Epiroc, Lars Wallgren Kaunis Iron, Anders Sand Boliden, Théo Berthet EIT RawMaterials, Susanne Eriksson Rostmark LKAB and Keith Taylor Business Sweden. Niclas Dahlström Cathrine Svakko Charlotte Andersson Lawrence Hooey Erik Hagenrud Lars Teglund Moa Thorneus Ann-Sofie Gyllenhaal David Kero Eva Ahlner Tobias C. Kampmann Nils F Jansson Magnus Ivarsson MycoMine Funded by Vinnova, Energimyndigheten and Formas, ett forskningsråd för hållbar utveckling https://lnkd.in/eQyptQJ

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“#Energystoring #carbonfibrecomposites pave the way to weightless #batteries ” “Building on research work at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology, Sinonus has developed #carbonfiberbasedstructuralbatteries that not only #storeenergy but also become an integral part of a product’s structure. Their possible span of #energydensity is said to be around 25-50% of a conventional #lithiumionbattery at current technology level.” JULY 12, 2024 - MARIJA MAISCH From ESS News “Sinonus, a spin-out from Chalmers Technical University (CTU) in Sweden, has developed a unique #carbonfibermaterial that can #storeelectricalenergy , enabling energy storage in existing structures for a variety of industries – from #electricvehicles and #airplanes to #windturbineblades .” “Sinonus has already demonstrated the technology’s potential by replacing AAA batteries in low-power products in its lab. Its goal is to expand the technology to larger applications such as IoT devices, and eventually to drones, computers, larger vehicles, and even airplanes.” https://lnkd.in/egN-fCeA Source - original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

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🌟 Celebrating Progress and Innovation in Green Hydrogen: Insights from the Women in Green Hydrogen Meeting! 🌟 Vätgas Sverige Sweden’s Eva Corell, Anna Grzelec, PhD and Bjorn Aronsson participated in the network Women In Green Hydrogen, Sweden, hosted by Vattenfall. It was an absolute pleasure to witness insights and perspectives from so many talented leaders in the industry. Guest speakers Ambra Sannino, Sara Hugestam, Bjorn Aronsson, moderated by Dr. Verena Adamheit shared insights on success and networking. Here are some of the key takeaways that left us inspired and energized: 👥 Normalizing Gender in Panels: The consensus was clear—we need more women's voices on conference panels. Let's move away from labeling them as 'female panels' and simply celebrate their expertise as an integral part of our discussions. An expert is an expert, regardless of gender! 💚 Communicating Hydrogen: Emphasis on simplifying messages about hydrogen emissions. Vattenfall showing examples where influencers play a vital role in making complex concepts accessible to everyone. Let's embrace straightforward messaging to empower and educate. 🚀 Empowering Future Talent: The call to action resonated deeply. To thrive in the energy industry, we must nurture diverse talent from a young age. By breaking down gender stereotypes and showcasing the excitement of our field, we can attract a new wave of innovative minds. 🦄 Embracing Diversity for Innovation: Diversity isn't just a buzzword—it's the key to unlocking revolutionary ideas. We must actively seek out varied perspectives, no matter how unconventional they may seem. These perspectives could hold the solutions to our climate challenges! Let's continue to champion inclusivity, amplify diverse voices, and propel the green hydrogen movement forward!⚡️⚡️⚡️ #WomeninEnergy #GreenHydrogen #Innovation #DiversityandInclusion #WiGH #WiGHSweden

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Are we ready for fusion Energy On industrial scale within 6 years? It seems to be closer than ever and after my interview with Narguess Nemati from Aarhus Universitet in the latest episode of the video podcast serie on “Every Day Metallurgy” I have a feeling that it is soon going to happen. This is take 2 with Narguess as I forgot a lot of questions in the first episode as the information I got was so mind blowing. If you have not seen the first episode I would recommend you to go to my YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/esubKVGt and find the first episode with Narguess from the beginning of June 2024. Then you are fully equipped to jump onboard this episode where we dive deeper into the materials inside the fusion reactor and how they are tested prior to installing them in the extreme environment with very high heat flux and a continiuos bombardement of neutron radiation. Enjoy the show and give your feedback either On the YouTube Channel or here below. I would also love I you would sign up on my Channel On YouTube. In order to get “next level experts” On the show they want a larger audience. 🙏 #fusion #fusionenergy #materials #materialscience #podcast #everydaymetallurgy #metals #metallurgy #lifelonglearning #ITER #testing #powtec #co2free #future #futureenergy #tritium #deuterium

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Eco-friendly and affordable battery Reverant Crispin at Linköping University, together with researchers at Karlstad University and Chalmers, has developed a battery that is based on zinc and lignin, two cost-effective and environmentally friendly materials. In terms of energy density, it is comparable to lead-acid batteries but without the lead, which is toxic. The battery is stable, as it can be used over 8,000 cycles while maintaining about 80% of its performance. Additionally, the battery retains its charge for approximately one week, significantly longer than other similar zinc-based batteries that discharge in just a few hours. "While lithium-ion batteries are useful when handled correctly, they can be explosive, challenging to recycle, and problematic in terms of environmental and human rights issues when specific elements like cobalt are extracted." says Ziyauddin Khan, a researcher at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics at LiU. #zinc #lignin #batteries

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AM, RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY Yesterday we sent out our December newsletter where you find news about the new additive manufacturing infrastructure AM@Chalmers and other encouraging research news on sustainability, recycling and green transition. https://lnkd.in/d-mUTQES

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