Kola MMC in Monchegorsk plans to organize production of active cathode materials from lithium mined in the Murmansk Region. One of the key processors will be Rosatom’s plant near Kaliningrad, which is expected to be launched in 2025.
«Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company» has the infrastructure required for future production, said First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
Monchegorsk may host a full-cycle facility that will produce cathode active material and recycle used batteries. Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of construction and launch of the new plant ahead of schedule. Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of construction and launch of the new plant ahead of schedule. The project will be implemented with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and will be included in the plan for the integrated development of Monchegorsk.