AFRY lands an engineering contract for the expansion of the capacity of the cobalt refinery in Kokkola, Finland

AFRY lands an engineering contract for the expansion of the capacity of the cobalt refinery in Kokkola, Finland

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY (STO: AF-B), Swedish-Finnish engineering, consulting and design company active in energy, industry, infrastructure and IT, has announced the company won an engineering contract for the expansion of the capacity of the cobalt refinery in Kokkola, Finland. The assignment also includes lead environmental permitting and conduct a bankable feasibility study and is expected to be completed by Q3 2023. The cobalt refinery is owned by Jervois, a Finnish supplier of cobalt products. 

To meet the increased demand, especially in the battery sector and particularly in electric vehicles (“EV”), Jervois is now planning to expand its cobalt refinery production capacity at Kokkola Industrial Park, Finland. Jervois Finland Oy, a subsidiary of Australian Jervois Global Limited, is a leading supplier of high-quality cobalt-based products, serving the EV battery market and other industries. With more than 50 years of experience in cobalt chemicals production, Jervois Finland Oy has a demonstrated track record in environmental stewardship, sustainability and responsible sourcing.

The planned expansion would increase the annual refinery capacity access from 6,250 metric tonnes to at least 12,250 metric tonnes of refined cobalt. The expansion will be aligned with Jervois Finland Oy’s recently announced 2035 net-zero target for greenhouse gas emissions and will also enhance Jervois Finland’s important role in circular cobalt closed loop recycling, where used cobalt material is returned to Jervois for regeneration.

AFRY’s assignment covers complete basic engineering, environmental permitting, including a public Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) coordination and the compiling of the overall Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS). Basic engineering and the associated BFS provide the required information and investment value estimate for the final investment decision making. The assignment will provide the necessary information and investment value estimation in order for Jervois to make a final investment decision.

“Battery minerals, such as cobalt, underpin the required European energy transition to achieve climate goals. Jervois has strong ambitions to continue its support of Europe’s sustainability targets. Together with AFRY, we will be able to take advantage of the best-in-class local know-how and advanced sustainable operating footprint we have here in the Nordics,” says Sami Kallioinen, Managing Director of Jervois Finland.

“We are honoured to partner with Jervois in this project to expand the production of cobalt-based products in Finland. Together with Jervois, we are designing a modern refinery to secure the critical mineral supply chains, which underpins energy transition and climate goals. AFRY’s commitment to sustainable mining and metals industry principles and to using the best available technologies enables Jervois to reach their high environmental and sustainability standards,” says Kalle Rasinmäki, AFRY’s Head of Process Industries in Finland.

For further information, please contact:

Mikko Lamberg, Head of Mining & Metals, AFRY Process Industries in Finland
Mobile +358 50 910 4511
e-mail mikko.lamberg@afry.com

Media enquiries:

Marika Hahtala, Communications, Marketing and Business Development Director, AFRY Process Industries
Mobile +358 40 823 8986
e-mail marika.hahtala@afry.com

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