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The package provides cost-effective funding to complete the development of the unique Keliber lithium project, aiming to be the first integrated battery-grade lithium operation in Europe.
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Finland: EU and Sibanye-Stillwater, through its Keliber
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3 FAQs about [Lithium ion storage project financing options in Finland 2025]
What is the EIB-led credit package for lithium production in Finland?
EIB-led credit package of €150 million development of lithium production in Finland for the EU. Lithium is critical raw material for the electrification of transport. Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project aims to become EU’s first integrated lithium hydroxide producer dedicated to supplying the European market directly.
What does the green financing package mean for Keliber lithium?
“The EUR 500 million green financing package is a key milestone for the Keliber lithium project. The package provides cost-effective funding to complete the development of the unique Keliber lithium project, aiming to be the first integrated battery-grade, high-purity lithium operation in Europe.
What is the Keliber Lithium Project?
“To Finnish Minerals Group, the Keliber lithium project is a flagship project, which we as an anchor owner have advanced since 2018 and later on in cooperation with our partner, Sibanye-Stillwater. The project has already taken determined steps forward with the construction of the refinery and mining sites.