Sweden, home of TLGs graphite mine(s)
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"Answer to question 2025/26:443 B* L* (V)* Compensation to local communities when establishing mining operations
B* L* has asked me how I intend to ensure that profits and costs from new mining projects are distributed in a way that does not disadvantage the residents of Kiruna. For the Government, and based on the global situation, access to minerals and metals is necessary and crucial for Swedish and European competitiveness and resilience. The Swedish mining industry is therefore a fundamental prerequisite for strengthening Sweden's defence capabilities, but also for climate change and electrification. The availability of minerals such as graphite is particularly crucial for green technology in areas such as electric cars. According to several sources, demand for minerals and metals will increase in the future, so it is important to increase domestic production to secure the supply of raw materials in the coming years.
The Swedish mining industry and Swedish suppliers are also world leaders and role models internationally, which benefits the environment and social development globally. Climate-smart Swedish operations also mean that increased production here leads to reduced emissions globally. At the same time, mining projects must be handled with great care and consideration. To ensure that the environment is protected, regular inspections of mining operations are carried out by supervisory authorities. These inspections help to prevent and counteract environmental impact. The reported employment for mines in 2024 amounted to 8,847 people, with the majority of jobs located in the municipality. The Swedish mining cluster contributes a large proportion of direct and indirect jobs in Sweden, thereby generating a significant tax base for municipalities such as Kiruna. Talga states that its operations are expected to generate tax revenues of approximately SEK 11 million, two-thirds of which will go to the municipality of Kiruna.
In addition to existing distribution principles, the government has decided on a supplementary directive to the Acceleration Office with the task of analysing what incentives municipalities have to attract and receive large business establishments and business expansions that are important for the Swedish economy, competitiveness and climate change. The Acceleration Office is to submit an interim report by 14 May 2026 at the latest.
Finally, it is important to note that the government always strives to achieve as broad a consensus as possible before making decisions. Stockholm,
4 February 2026
Ebba Busch"
* Vänsterpartiet is a political party represented in the Swedish Riksdag that advocates socialist positions.
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