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Construction continues at the Lithium Nevada Corp. mine site Thacker Pass project, April 24, 2023, near Orovada, Nevada.

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Video. Finland launches Europe's first full lithium mine-to-refinery product

Updated: 28/04/2026 - 18:15 GMT+2

Europe’s first complete lithium mine begins operating in Syväjärvi in western Finland. The strategic resource is critical for manufacturing modern electronics.

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