Talga Group Ltd (“Talga” or “the Company”) (ASX:TLG) provides an update on the permitting of the Company’s Nunasvaara South mine (“Nunasvaara”) in northern Sweden, the source of natural graphite for Talga’s green Li-ion battery anode production (“Vittangi Anode Project”).
The Swedish Land and Environment Court approved the environmental and Natura 2000 permit for Nunasvaara on 5 April 2023 (ASX:TLG 6 April 2023). A number of parties subsequently sought leave from the Swedish Land and Environment Court of Appeal ("Court of Appeal") to appeal the decision.
The Court of Appeal confirmed yesterday, 31 August 2023, that it has determined that there are no grounds to grant leave to appeal to any of the parties. The Land and Environment Court decision to grant the environmental and Natura 2000 permit therefore stands.
Talga Managing Director, Mark Thompson, commented: “We are pleased with
this outcome. Talga is dedicated to mitigating environmental impacts associated with
its projects, having diligently adhered to the regulatory procedures. This commitment is evident via the comprehensive and transparent nature of the permitting process.
We are excited to continue working on this critical project for European green battery production alongside the local community and stakeholders.”
In accordance with statutory process, the rejected parties have until no later than 28 September 2023 to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court may only hear an appeal if there is a need to develop case law or there are special grounds such as a miscarriage of
justice or gross error in law. If no appeals are filed, the Nunasvaara environmental and Natura 2000 permit would come into force.
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For further information please contact:
Mark Thompson