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Stockholm, 4 September 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: ”Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) announced on July 14, 2025, the board’s proposal for an extraordinary general meeting on August 14, 2025, to resolve on a rights issue of units of approximately SEK 78.5 million (the “Rights Issue”). The extraordinary general meeting on August 14, 2025, resolved to carry out the Rights Issue in accordance with the board’s proposal. The Rights Issue subscription period runs from and including August 25, 2025, up to and including September 8, 2025. In conjunction with the ongoing Rights Issue, Eurobattery Minerals CEO, Roberto García Martínez, has been interviewed by Mangold Insight. The interview has now been published and is available at the following link: https://youtu.be/649PkyP_5jk?si=Y29gSzJigoOOm52n. The interview is also available on Eurobattery Minerals’ website: https://investors.eurobatteryminerals.com/en/rights-issue-2025/.
In the interview, Roberto García Martínez explains what the new investment in the Spanish mining company Tungsten San Juan S.L. means for the Company and what milestones to expect for the new project and Eurobattery Minerals in general. Roberto García Martínez also highlights the importance of tungsten mining in Europe and what the regulatory shifts in the form of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act means for Eurobattery Minerals.
The ongoing Rights Issue in brief
- Anyone who was registered as a shareholder in Eurobattery Minerals on the record date August 21, 2025, received one (1) unit right for each share in the Company. One (1) unit right entitles subscription of one (1) unit in the Rights Issue. One (1) unit contains three (3) new shares in the Company.
- The subscription price in the Rights Issue amounts to SEK 0.18 per unit, corresponding to a subscription price of SEK 0.06 per share.
- The Rights Issue can, if fully subscribed, provide Eurobattery Minerals with approximately SEK 78.5 million before transaction costs, which Eurobattery Minerals estimates to a maximum of approximately SEK 5.0 million, before set-off of outstanding claims amounting to approximately SEK 3.7 million and, if deemed appropriate, before early repayment of the outstanding convertible loan to Fenja Capital II A/S amounting to approximately SEK 4.0 million.
- The subscription period in the Rights Issue runs from and including August 25, 2025, up to and including September 8, 2025. Please note that certain nominees, banks and custodians may have an earlier response deadline for subscription of units in the Rights Issue. Shareholders with nominee-registered holdings are therefore advised to check with their nominee, bank or custodian if they have an earlier response deadline.
- The Rights Issue is covered by subscription undertakings of approximately SEK 3.7 million, corresponding to approximately 4.7 per cent of the Rights Issue, with way of payment through set-off of outstanding claims against the Company.
Preliminary timetable for the Rights Issue
| Subscription period in the Rights Issue | August 25, 2025 – September 8, 2025 |
| Trading in unit rights (UR) on NGM Nordic SME | August 25, 2025 – September 3, 2025 |
| Trading in paid subscribed units (BTU) on NGM Nordic SME | August 25, 2025 – week 41, 2025 |
| Preliminary date for publication of the outcome in the Rights Issue | September 10, 2025 |
Advisors
Mangold Fondkommission AB is financial advisor and Foyen Advokatfirma i Sverige KB is legal advisor to the Company in connection with the Rights Issue.
Important information
Publication, release or distribution of this press release may in certain jurisdictions be subject to legal restrictions and people in the jurisdictions where this press release has been made public or distributed should be informed of and follow such legal restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for using this press release and the information herein in accordance with applicable rules in each jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or subscribe for any securities in Eurobattery Minerals in any jurisdiction, either from Eurobattery Minerals or from anyone else.
This press release is not a prospectus according to the definition in the Prospectus Regulation and has not been approved by any regulatory authority in any jurisdiction. No prospectus will be prepared in connection with the Rights Issue. The Company has instead prepared and published an information document in accordance with what is prescribed in Annex IX of the Prospectus Regulation.
This press release does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities mentioned herein may not be sold in the United States without registration, or without an exemption from registration, under the U.S. Securities Act from 1933 ("Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold within the United States without being registered, covered by an exemption from, or part of a transaction that is not subject to the registration requirements according to the Securities Act. There is no intention to register any securities mentioned herein in the United States or to issue a public offering of such securities in the United States. The information in this press release may not be released, published, copied, reproduced or distributed, directly or indirectly, wholly or in part, in or to Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United States or any other jurisdiction where the release, publication or distribution of this information would violate current rules or where such an action is subject to legal restrictions or would require additional registration or other measures beyond those that follow from Swedish law. Actions in contravention of this instruction may constitute a violation of applicable securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the Company’s intentions, estimates or expectations with regard to the Company’s future results, financial position, liquidity, development, outlook, estimated growth, strategies and opportunities as well as the markets in which the Company is active. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not refer to historical facts and can be identified by the use of terms such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "will," "may," "implies," "should," "could" and, in each case, their negative, or comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on various assumptions, which in several cases are based on further assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no guarantee that they will occur or that they are correct. Since these assumptions are based on assumptions or estimates and involve risks and uncertainties, actual results or outcomes, for many different reasons, may differ materially from those what is stated in the forward-looking statements. Due to such risks, uncertainties, eventualities and other significant factors, actual events may differ materially from the expectations that expressly or implicitly are contained in this press release through the forward-looking statements. The Company does not guarantee that the assumptions which serve as a basis for the forward-looking statements in this press release are correct, and each reader of the press release should not rely on the forward-looking statements in this press release. The information, opinions and forward-looking statements that expressly or implicitly are stated herein are provided only as of the date of this press release and may change. Neither the Company nor any other party will review, update, confirm or publicly announce any revision of any forward-looking statement to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise with respect to the contents of this press release, beyond what is required by law or Nordic Growth Markets' and Börse Stuttgart’s rules.
NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION, OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, THE UNITED STATES OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION, OR PUBLICATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL OR REQUIRE REGISTRATION OR ANY OTHER MEASURES BEYOND WHAT IS REQUIRED UNDER SWEDISH LAW. PLEASE REFER TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE PRESS RELEASE. THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FOR CONVENIENCE. IN CASE OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT LANGUAGE VERSIONS, THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL PREVAIL.
Stockholm, 2 September 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: ”Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) announced on July 14, 2025, the board’s proposal for an extraordinary general meeting on August 14, 2025, to resolve on a rights issue of units of approximately SEK 78.5 million (the “Rights Issue”). The extraordinary general meeting on August 14, 2025, resolved to carry out the Rights Issue in accordance with the board’s proposal. The Rights Issue subscription period runs from and including August 25, 2025, up to and including September 8, 2025. In conjunction with the ongoing Rights Issue, Eurobattery Minerals CEO, Roberto García Martínez, has participated in a livestreamed Company presentation that was hosted by Finwire Media. The presentation, including the subsequent Q&A session, was recorded and is available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2H31oIDrOA. The presentation is also available on Eurobattery Minerals’ website.
During the presentation, Roberto García Martínez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals, provided an introduction to the Company and a project update, described the market dynamics for strategic raw materials, and answered questions from the public.
The ongoing Rights Issue in brief
- Anyone who was registered as a shareholder in Eurobattery Minerals on the record date August 21, 2025, received one (1) unit right for each share in the Company. One (1) unit right entitles subscription of one (1) unit in the Rights Issue. One (1) unit contains three (3) new shares in the Company.
- The subscription price in the Rights Issue amounts to SEK 0.18 per unit, corresponding to a subscription price of SEK 0.06 per share.
- The Rights Issue can, if fully subscribed, provide Eurobattery Minerals with approximately SEK 78.5 million before transaction costs, which Eurobattery Minerals estimates to a maximum of approximately SEK 5.0 million, before set-off of outstanding claims amounting to approximately SEK 3.7 million and, if deemed appropriate, before early repayment of the outstanding convertible loan to Fenja Capital II A/S amounting to approximately SEK 4.0 million.
- The subscription period in the Rights Issue runs from and including August 25, 2025, up to and including September 8, 2025. Please note that certain nominees, banks and custodians may have an earlier response deadline for subscription of units in the Rights Issue. Shareholders with nominee-registered holdings are therefore advised to check with their nominee, bank or custodian if they have an earlier response deadline.
- The Rights Issue is covered by subscription undertakings of approximately SEK 3.7 million, corresponding to approximately 4.7 per cent of the Rights Issue, with way of payment through set-off of outstanding claims against the Company.
Preliminary timetable for the Rights Issue
| Subscription period in the Rights Issue | August 25, 2025 – September 8, 2025 |
| Trading in unit rights (UR) on NGM Nordic SME | August 25, 2025 – September 3, 2025 |
| Trading in paid subscribed units (BTU) on NGM Nordic SME | August 25, 2025 – week 41, 2025 |
| Preliminary date for publication of the outcome in the Rights Issue | September 10, 2025 |
Advisors
Mangold Fondkommission AB is financial advisor and Foyen Advokatfirma i Sverige KB is legal advisor to the Company in connection with the Rights Issue.
Important information
Publication, release or distribution of this press release may in certain jurisdictions be subject to legal restrictions and people in the jurisdictions where this press release has been made public or distributed should be informed of and follow such legal restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for using this press release and the information herein in accordance with applicable rules in each jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or subscribe for any securities in Eurobattery Minerals in any jurisdiction, either from Eurobattery Minerals or from anyone else.
This press release is not a prospectus according to the definition in the Prospectus Regulation and has not been approved by any regulatory authority in any jurisdiction. No prospectus will be prepared in connection with the Rights Issue. The Company has instead prepared and published an information document in accordance with what is prescribed in Annex IX of the Prospectus Regulation.
This press release does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities mentioned herein may not be sold in the United States without registration, or without an exemption from registration, under the U.S. Securities Act from 1933 ("Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold within the United States without being registered, covered by an exemption from, or part of a transaction that is not subject to the registration requirements according to the Securities Act. There is no intention to register any securities mentioned herein in the United States or to issue a public offering of such securities in the United States. The information in this press release may not be released, published, copied, reproduced or distributed, directly or indirectly, wholly or in part, in or to Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United States or any other jurisdiction where the release, publication or distribution of this information would violate current rules or where such an action is subject to legal restrictions or would require additional registration or other measures beyond those that follow from Swedish law. Actions in contravention of this instruction may constitute a violation of applicable securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the Company’s intentions, estimates or expectations with regard to the Company’s future results, financial position, liquidity, development, outlook, estimated growth, strategies and opportunities as well as the markets in which the Company is active. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not refer to historical facts and can be identified by the use of terms such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "will," "may," "implies," "should," "could" and, in each case, their negative, or comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on various assumptions, which in several cases are based on further assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no guarantee that they will occur or that they are correct. Since these assumptions are based on assumptions or estimates and involve risks and uncertainties, actual results or outcomes, for many different reasons, may differ materially from those what is stated in the forward-looking statements. Due to such risks, uncertainties, eventualities and other significant factors, actual events may differ materially from the expectations that expressly or implicitly are contained in this press release through the forward-looking statements. The Company does not guarantee that the assumptions which serve as a basis for the forward-looking statements in this press release are correct, and each reader of the press release should not rely on the forward-looking statements in this press release. The information, opinions and forward-looking statements that expressly or implicitly are stated herein are provided only as of the date of this press release and may change. Neither the Company nor any other party will review, update, confirm or publicly announce any revision of any forward-looking statement to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise with respect to the contents of this press release, beyond what is required by law or Nordic Growth Markets' and Börse Stuttgart’s rules.
Stockholm, 30 May 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or “the Company”) today communicates that, following a detailed review by the Finnish Regional State Administrative Agency, the Company has received a request for complementary documentation related to the Environmental Permit Application (EPA) for the Hautalampi battery mineral project. This documentation will be submitted at the end of June 2025. As a result, there will be no final decision about the EPA in this month of May 2025, as previously communicated. At the moment, the Company has no new indication from the Finnish authorities concerning the date for a final decision.
This request provides the Company with a clear opportunity to strengthen the application and ensure full alignment with the latest regulatory requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 and remains fully committed to advancing the Hautalampi project in line with the highest environmental and ESG standards.
Stockholm, 27 May 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the City Council of Outokumpu has approved the detailed zoning plan for the Company’s Hautalampi battery mineral project in Finland. This was the last step in the zoning process and gives the Company the necessary framework for building permits on the site.
“The zoning approval marks another step forward and reinforces the viability of the Hautalampi project. The approval also significantly de-risks the project. We are especially encouraged by the strong local support, which reflects the trust we’ve built through our commitment to transparency, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development. The approval is an important step in delivering long-term value to our shareholders while contributing to Europe’s secure and responsible supply of critical raw materials,” says Roberto García Martínez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals.
The City Council of Outokumpu held a plenary on Monday 26 late in the afternoon, where they approved the zoning plan which had been submitted by the City Board. There is a 30-day appeal time for the City Council decision.
This approval marks the final step in the zoning process and grants Eurobattery Minerals, through its subsidiary FinnCobalt Oy, the necessary framework for building permits. The decision underscores strong local support for the project and confirms Hautalampi’s alignment with the city’s development goals and Finland’s commitment to sustainable mining.
“We are very pleased with the City Council’s decision, which not only strengthens the foundation for our future operations but also demonstrates clear local support for responsible mining. The approved zoning is now fully aligned with Finland’s updated Mining Act and brings us another step closer to developing a sustainable, domestic source of battery minerals for Europe,” says Ilari Kinnunen, Managing Director of FinnCobalt.
Stockholm, 20 May 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) announces a key step forward in the zoning process for its Hautalampi battery mineral project in Outokumpu, Finland. The City of Outokumpu prepared a detailed zoning plan for the mining area and some minor adjustments were made after public consultation. The Urban Structure Committee then approved the revised plan without the need for another public review, forwarding it to the City Board for discussion and approval. Finally, the Board passed the zoning plan on to the City Council for the last step of the approval process. The approbation of the zoning proposal would give the Company the necessary building permits. It is also a strong sign of support from the City of Outokumpu for our mining project.
“Outokumpu has a proud mining heritage, and the Hautalampi project represents a modern continuation of that tradition. This zoning proposal supports local vitality and economic development, while also reflecting a strong commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable mining,” says Päivi Lintumäki, Mayor of the City of Outokumpu.
This week, the City Board of Outokumpu reviewed the detailed zoning plan for the Hautalampi battery mineral project, owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, FinnCobalt Oy. The zoning proposal covers a total of 309 hectares, including 277 hectares within the legally approved mining concession area. The plan has already passed earlier procedural stages, including public consultation and stakeholder review, and now progresses toward final approval.
“The City Board’s zoning proposal is more than a step forward—it represents strong support from the City of Outokumpu for the Hautalampi battery mineral project. While this zoning process will ultimately deliver us the building permits, it also provides a clear foundation for future mining operations in line with Finland’s updated Mining Act. Even though our current permit falls under the previous legislation, we fully welcome the transparency and structure this process brings,” says Ilari Kinnunen, Managing Director of FinnCobalt.
The zoning proposal has been submitted to the Outokumpu City Council for final approval.
Stockholm, 19 May 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) today announces that the Company´s wholly-owned Finnish subsidiary FinnCobalt Oy (“FinnCobalt”) has signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Terrafame Ltd. (“Terrafame”) to explore a collaborative development program aimed at refining nickel and cobalt concentrate from FinnCobalt´s Hautalampi project.
Under the terms of the MoU, the parties will evaluate the possibility of processing 100% of the nickel-cobalt concentrate produced at FinnCobalt´s Hautalampi concentrator at Terrafame´s site. The initiative marks a step forward in both companies’ commitment to advancing responsible and efficient processing of critical battery minerals. The program is set to be finalized before the end of 2026.
“By locking in partnerships with leading industry players like Terrafame, we not only safeguard against market fluctuations but also reinforce our role in delivering critical battery materials responsibly and sustainably. This program with Terrafame will lay the foundations for a framework from which we then can secure a robust offtake agreement for nickel and cobalt, which is pivotal for our growth, ensuring stable demand and strengthening our financing foundation,” said Roberto García Martinez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals.
Terrafame is a Finnish mining and chemical company founded in 2015 that owns the Europe’s largest nickel mine, metal factory and a factory for battery chemicals in Sotkamo. The Finnish state owns the majority of the company. Terrafame produces low-carbon battery chemicals for the global EV industry, with one of the world’s largest nickel sulphate plants capable of supplying materials for about 1 million electric vehicles annually. Its integrated, energy-efficient production process ensures a traceable and sustainable European supply chain.
"This MoU with Terrafame reflects our shared ambition to unlock the value of responsibly sourced battery minerals and strengthen domestic processing capabilities within Europe," said Ilari Kinnunen, Managing Director of FinnCobalt.
This MoU highlights the Strategic Collaboration between the parties the intention to co-develop a refining program for the Hautalampi nickel-cobalt concentrate, targeting synergies between FinnCobalt´s planned production and Terrafame´s operational capabilities. The projected annual output from the Hautalampi project is approximately 1,300 tons of nickel and 400 tons of cobalt in concentrated form.
This collaboration supports the broader goal of establishing more sustainable and localized supply chains for critical raw materials essential to the green transition in Finland and Europe.
About Terrafame
Terrafame enhances low-carbon mobility by delivering responsibly produced battery chemicals to the global battery industry. One of the world’s largest production lines for chemicals used in electric vehicle batteries is located on Terrafame’s industrial site. The plant is capable of producing nickel sulphate for around 1 million EVs per year. The carbon footprint of the nickel sulphate produced by Terrafame is among the smallest in the industry.
Terrafame’s integrated, unique and energy-efficient production process from the mine to battery chemicals is located on a single industrial site. It provides customers with a transparent, traceable and truly European battery chemical supply chain.
Terrafame Ltd was founded in 2015. Its net sales in 2024 were EUR 544.5 million. Around 2,000 people work on its industrial site regularly, approximately 1,200 of whom are employees of partner companies.
Stockholm, 12 May 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) announces that it has been granted exploration permits for the Hietajärvi and Saramäki mineralisations. The permits have been issued to FinnCobalt Oy (“FinnCobalt”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurobattery Minerals.
The rock formations in these areas are Outokumpu-type rock assembles, which are known to contain copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, silver, and gold (Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au).
“We are delighted that, after a rigorous review process dating back to 2020, the authorities have finally granted us the new exploration permits for the Hietajärvi and Saramäki mineralisations. This decision not only strengthens Eurobattery Minerals’ project pipeline, but also reinforces Europe’s strategic autonomy in critical raw materials, supporting the energy transition, digitalization, and defence industries. We look forward to delivering concrete results in the field and creating value for our shareholders as we move toward,” said Roberto García Martínez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals.
The Saramäki mineralisation was discovered in 1967 by Outokumpu Oyj and it is located in Polvijärvi, Eastern Finland. It lies approximately 40 km away from Outokumpu town, where our Hautalampi battery mineral project is located. Co/Ni ratios of the mineralisation and historical exploration work clearly indicate that the Saramäki is an undoubted example of an Outokumpu-type mixed hydrothermal mineralisation system with massive-semimassive and disseminated sulphides. A non-compliant historical resource estimate calculations have been made for the Saramäki mineralisation and it could contain the amounts stated below.
Calculation Saramäki year 1980
A non-compliant historical resource estimate: 3.4 Mt @ Cu 0.71%; Zn 0.63%; Co 0.086%; Ni 0.05%; Fe 17.87%; S 12.39%. Cut-off 0.5% Cu
UNFC Classification Class 334: Cu 24,140t; Co 2,924t; Zn 21,420t; Ni 1,700t; S 421,260t; Fe 607,580t.
“Securing these exploration permits is great news for FinnCobalt and Eurobattery Minerals. We can now apply modern geophysical surveys and targeted drilling in these areas, advancing our understanding of its polymetallic potential and laying the groundwork for resource definition” said Kalle Penttilä, Project Geologist at the Hautalampi battery mineral project in Outokumpu.
The Hietajärvi mineralisation is documented to be an Outokumpu-type mixed hydrothermal system with massive and disseminated sulphides. Outokumpu Oyj investigated the region between 1955 and 1994 completing multiple exploration campaigns and pilot plant tests. Outokumpu Oyj ultimately defined a mineralised body consisting of two, nearly E-W trending sulphide lodes dipping 40-50°S. The lodes are 200 meters (E-lens) and 100 meters (W-lens) in length and have thicknesses varying between 3 meters and 20 meters. The prospect has seen little advanced exploration work completed at the prospect subsequent to Outokumpu Oyj.
Calculation Hietajärvi year 1994
A non-compliant historical resource estimate: 0.341Mt @ 0.15% Co; 0.7% Cu; 1.2% Zn; 0.18% Ni (2.33% CuEq)
UNFC Classification Class 334: Co 512t, Cu 2421t, Zn 4126t, Ni 614t
Ilari Kinnunen, Managing Director of FinnCobalt, added: "These regions are well known to contain Outokumpu-type rock, famous for Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au. Both of these areas are very interesting and have the potential to become future polymetallic sources. In these times of geopolitical tensions and intense resource competition, these new mineralisation's could be particularly relevant for Europe highlighting the copper criticality for the future.”
Stockholm, 7 April 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) today announces that we have received the assessment report from the European Commission related to the Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The main reason why the Hautalampi mine was not granted status as a Strategic Project is related to the Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, specifically, to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In the same documentation, the European Commission invites us to reapply for Hautalampi to become designated as a Strategic Project.
The assessment report mainly highlights one aspect as to why the Company was not granted status as a Strategic Project and this is related to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, and more concretely, to the reference documentation of the EIA. The EIA is the principal part of the Environmental Permit Application (EPA), which the Company submitted in April 2024. We are collaborating with the different Finnish authorities on local and state level throughout the whole EPA procedure.
“We are thankful for having received such a detailed and constructive assessment report from DG Grow about our CRMA application. Seeing that the main reason for rejection of our application was an aspect that we already have been working on for quite some time, made the decision about reapplying easier. According to us, these possible issues are being solved at this very moment, and we are ready to reapply as soon as the European Commission opens a new call. With the current geopolitical situation, Europe urgently needs more strategic projects to secure the supply of critical raw materials,” said Roberto García-Martínez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals.
The EPA supplement will be submitted in the upcoming months, which according to the Company should resolve the issues raised in the assessment report from the European Critical Raw Materials Board at Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG Grow), and which were related to the recommendations in the EIA reasoned conclusion.
“At FinnCobalt, we are committed to developing the Hautalampi project in full compliance with Finnish and EU environmental regulations and the highest ESG standards, ensuring sustainability through continuous monitoring, impact mitigation, and responsible resource management. We acknowledge the concerns raised in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and have already been working actively to address them through rigorous technical assessments and improved environmental planning,” said Ilari Kinnunen, Managing Director of FinnCobalt Oy.
In the above-mentioned assessment report, DG Grow also invites the Company to reapply at a future cut-off date of calls for Strategic Projects under the CRMA.
Our conclusion is that the criteria in question is/can be resolved and therefore Eurobattery Minerals will reapply for Strategic Project status, via our subsidiary FinnCobalt Oy, as soon as the European Commission announces a new cut-off date for calls. The Company will inform the stakeholders accordingly via another press release.
Stockholm 31 March 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) announces that its Hautalampi project has been recognized by independent sourced, as one of the largest undeveloped cobalt and copper projects in Scandinavia. In the case of cobalt, the Company´s battery mineral project is number five on a list of fourteen undeveloped cobalt projects in Scandinavia, with a contained cobalt metal content of 7,840 tons.
"Being recognized as one of the largest undeveloped projects for cobalt and copper in Scandinavia is a strong validation of the potential of our Hautalampi project. As we can see from these lists, we could be one of the most important players in Europe for these critical raw materials. As Europe pushes hard for greater raw material independence, responsibly sourced cobalt and copper will play a crucial role in the green transition. This recognition is a big boost for us and further strengthens our commitment to advancing Hautalampi and contributing to a sustainable European battery supply chain,” said Roberto García Martínez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals.
Our calculations state that our confirmed mineral reserves of cobalt at Hautalampi are:
- Measured and indicated 9.3 Mt; with a metal content of 6,200 t cobalt.
And in addition to this:
- Inferred resources of 3.4 Mt; with a metal content of 1,640 t cobalt.
With these resources, according to the independent source, we currently have the fifth biggest cobalt reserves (Hautalampi deposit) in Scandinavia, measuring by cobalt metal content 7,840 t.
The same calculations for copper are: Measured and inferred 9.3 Mt; with a metal content of 17,700 t copper.
In addition to Hautalampi, we have the nearby exploration area Saramäki, where early-stage calculations have been made, and it could contain the amounts stated below (these Saramäki figures are shown on the GTK mineral deposit and exploration website):
Resources: 3.4 Mt @ Cu 0.71%, Zn 0.63%, Co 0.086%, Ni 0.05%, Fe 17.87%, S 12.39%
Reserves (UNFC Classification): Cu 24,140t, Co 2,924t, Zn 21,420t, Ni 1,700t, S 421,260t, Fe 607,580t
"With only the measured and inferred resources, we are high up on these lists of undeveloped projects. This independent recognition highlights the significance of the Hautalampi project in securing a responsible and local supply of cobalt and copper for Europe. With the current geopolitical situation, projects like ours could be absolutely vital for Europe´s strategic autonomy in critical raw materials,” said Ilari Kinnunen, Managing Director of FinnCobalt Oy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurobattery Minerals and owner of the Hautalampi battery mineral project.
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Stockholm, 25 March 2025 – The mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB (Nordic Growth Market: “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart: “EBM”; in short: “Eurobattery Minerals” or the “Company”) today announces that – to our current knowledge – the Company´s Hautalampi battery mineral project in Finland is not on the list of Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) in this first round of applications.
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act ("CRMA") was approved in May 2024, and in August 2024, Eurobattery Minerals announced that we would apply to obtains status as a Strategic Project under the CRMA. In the evaluation carried out by the EU Commission and which results were published today, the Hautalampi Project was, to our knowledge, not selected as a strategic project in the first round. All concerned applicants of projects in the EU will be notified individually in the coming days with more details about the assessment results.
The EU Commission received a high number of applications in this first round, a total of approximately 170 applications. These projects relate to different parts of the value chain such as extraction, processing and recycling. Applications have also included a large number of different minerals that are considered strategic, including rare earth metals, lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt. As we mentioned earlier, the Company has not yet received a detailed justification for why the Hautalampi battery mineral project was not designated as strategic.
This is not a setback—it’s a step forward. While our Hautalampi project was not selected as a Strategic Project in this first round of the CRMA call, reaching this stage highlights its importance for Europe’s battery mineral supply. The need for responsibly sourced nickel, cobalt, and copper in Europe is undeniable, we hear about it in the news every day. And our commitment to delivering these critical minerals remains stronger than ever. We will continue our hard work with the same dedication,
strengthening our project and look how we can refine the application for future calls under the CRMA, said Roberto García-Martínez, CEO of Eurobattery Minerals.
As soon as we receive the official communication from The Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), we will study the possible reasons for the rejection and refine the application for upcoming calls under the CRMA. It has been announced that further calls for Strategic Projects will be opened shortly. The Company will inform the market about possible new applications accordingly.