On Monday 11 September 2023, Talga commenced early works and construction of its 19,500 tonne per annum graphite anode refinery in a groundbreaking ceremony in Luleå, Sweden. The refinery is projected to be the first commercial anode production in Europe for electric vehicle Li-ion batteries. The ceremony was attended by government representatives including the Minister for Employment and Integration, Johan Pehrson; Mayor of Luleå, Carina Sammeli; Governor of Norrbotten County, Lotta Finstorp; Talga customers; partners; and staff.