Syväjärvi Lithium Mine and Refinery Project
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Kaustinen, Finland
Source: Euronews
The Syväjärvi open-pit mine in Kaustinen, Finland, is Europe's first complete lithium production cycle from mine to refinery. It produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a critical material for modern electronics such as electric vehicles and smartphones. The project includes a mine, a concentrator plant, and a refinery within a 43-kilometre radius, aiming to reduce Europe's dependence on lithium
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive
- Location
- Kaustinen, Finland
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Euronews
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Syväjärvi open-pit mine in Kaustinen, Finland, is Europe's first complete lithium production cycle from mine to refinery. It produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a critical material for modern electronics such as electric vehicles and smartphones. The project includes a mine, a concentrator plant, and a refinery within a 43-kilometre radius, aiming to reduce Europe's dependence on lithium imports from Asia and Australia. |
Original sector | Mining and Refining |
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Country | Finland |
City | Kaustinen |
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Source | Euronews |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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