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no gov't will try it on with us if we have someone like Exxon on our side....Arbitration my ar*e.......

The Finnish subsidiary of Beowulf Mining, Fennoscandian Resources, owns several graphite deposits in Finland. The aim of the ore exploration company is to apply for a mining permit for the Aitolampi graphite deposit in Heinävesi this year.

"It's great to be part of Vaasa's battery factory project and to have the opportunity to supply domestic graphite in a sustainable and ethical way”, says Rasmus Blomqvist, CEO of Fennoscandian Resources Oy.

https://www.gigafactory.fi/press-20180424-en
he battery industry has enormous potential to become Finland's new success story

The Vaasa battery factory project has brought together a large nationwide network of cooperation partners.

The extensive battery factory project launched by Vaasa just over a year ago has brought together a strong network. Alongside the largest energy technology cluster in the Nordic countries – EnergyVaasa – the Kokkola region also plays a key role with high-quality raw material refining and battery chemistry-related research.

In addition, the network includes five companies that can supply essential raw materials for the battery industry in a sustainable and ethical way globally. Companies operating in Finland can cover a significant part of the battery industry value chain: mineral reserves, the production of cathode and anode materials for battery chemicals, and eventually the production and recycling of battery cells and batteries.

The cooperation network is working specifically to obtain international investment in the battery cluster in Finland. In this work, covering the entire value chain in the field is an essential issue and an interesting valuable proposition for large international operators.

"During the year, several new battery factory projects have been launched in the world. We are having discussions with American, Asian and European battery manufacturers. Demand for batteries will continue to grow, especially around applications like local energy storage solutions and traffic. Finland now has a unique opportunity to be involved in the growth and active development of this new field of industry," says Mayor of Vaasa, Tomas Häyry.

Kurt Budge, Chief Executive Officer of Beowulf, commented:

"While an imminent decision on Kallak has been delayed by the Swedish general election, the Company has pushed ahead with the Aitolampi graphite project, most importantly delivering a Maiden Resource Estimate. In early September, the Company has meetings planned with key decision makers in the Heinävesi area, to discuss Aitolampi, and is preparing to initiate a Scoping Study on the project.


"It was pleasing to raise £1.5 million in the quarter, albeit at a price negatively impacted by a delayed decision on Kallak, as it maintains our capability to invest across our portfolio.



"In early July, Almedalen provided an excellent opportunity for me to engage with Swedish Government ministers, members of the Swedish Parliament, regional politicians from Norrbotten and its new Governor. This ensures Kallak stays front-of-mind, that key decision makers are cognisant of the facts of our application, principally that we have fully satisfied the Swedish legal requirements to be granted an Exploitation Concession. I plan to be in Sweden shortly after the general election, once the dust has settled, to press for an early positive decision, something that is unacceptably long overdue.



"With Kallak and Aitolampi, the Company's ambition is to develop modern, sustainable and innovative mining projects in partnership with the communities in which we work.


"I look forward to keeping shareholders updated with any developments."

ZaZa is a genius - all hail....

often the arrival of derampers is a good sign as it means the share is being noticed. This one just appears to be someone's kid getting hold of their dad's password. Still, 5.4p now - that's 20% up on the week.

not quite sure why the Daily Express is so interested in the Swedish election but...
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1009481/Sweden-election-2018-poll-update-who-is-leading-the-polls-sweden-democrats-sweden-news
The problem could be that the Social democrats ("Labour") will need the greens to prop them up again. but if the right alliance win (the article is a bit confusing/badly written) then we can guarantee a yes to the mine. As Suzy says - a week away.....

A debate article by the mining opponent Muller.
However, nothing new or special as highlighted in the article but the following paragraphs are a little extra interesting.

"Growth Analysis's proposal has support within the government. When Minister of Economy Mikael Damberg (S) spoke at the Euro Mine Expo Fair in mid-June, the streamlining of the permit process and EU environmental rules were two things that the minister highlighted."

Damberg confirmed that talks with the EU Commission had been held that the mining industry should be given special rules in relation to EU environmental rules. An investigation of how the licensing process for mines and other major industries can be speeded up. It will submit its proposals a few weeks later Damberg did not want to give a fingernail of what changes he could imagine. "

"Both the Social Democrats and alliance parties are behind the mineral strategy adopted five years ago. Its main focus is that the Swedish mining industry will grow at a rapid pace in the coming years. The document refers to a forecast that points to the possibility that there may be 50 mines in operation in Sweden 2030, compared to today's 12th "

"This makes it possible for you to decide which way these parties want to do in the current questions. The problem is that at the moment it seems that the silence will be the choice for questions that have led to lively discussion and great commitment during the past ten years. "

Scene; a typical house in Berkshire. It is morning.
Lbjj; Morning Martina
Martina: Morning Lbjj
Lbjj; I see BEM's still fooked..
Martina; I agree darling. Have you told those lovely people on LSE? I'd hate to see them lose all their money!
Lbjj; I'll get right on to it. And when I've done it, you can do it as well. Dear God, I just hope we're in time......

Are Lbjj and Martina in any way related? Should we introduce them? Seems like a match in heaven. Imagine the conversations they might have.....

I would expect a jv - but, hey, whatever works....

As I understand it - nearly all of them have said they are "pro-mining" in some way except the Greens. So, basically we want an alliance which doesn't include them.

are we winning?

you have made 274 posts on LSE, 47 in the past month - seemingly all about BEM - in which you have nothing invested. All that just to tell us what a mistake we have made.

The time and effort you have made just to warn us about BEM when you could be outside enjoying life makes you a saint in my view. I just want to thank you on behalf of everyone here.....

(yawn...) he's back.

I had a look at that - it's a fair old way form Jokkmokk but it is aimed at freight. It may be one of the things the PM is going to talk about tomorrow?

just watch you don't miss the forthcoming enormous RNS that lands on us at 7am in the morning. It's gonna happen......

Eric - I'm guessing from the timing of your posts that you either live in America or really really like long lie ins?

"Today, August 23, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven Umeå will visit to attend the first leap in the building of Norrbotten Bay. Minister of Infrastructure Tomas Eneroth is also attending the ceremony. The prime minister concludes the day by speaking at an open meeting in Umeå. "

Would be nice if he had something interesting to say!

hardly worth getting too excited about I know but it's a start. As you say, we might get to talk about actual mining at some point instead of social integration in Sweden of which I have zero interest.