International Graphite has plans to extend its processing footprint in Europe by entering a Cooperation Agreement with Arctic Graphite AS to develop an expandable graphite production project.
The facility would be one of the most significant graphite plants in Europe at a time when security of supply is critical to consumers and industrial demand growth is strong. Arctic’s major shareholder is Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS (LNS) – owner of the Skaland Graphite mine in Norway – the highest grade and longest operating graphite mine in Europe. The Cooperation Agreement was reached in July 2025. A feasibility study report is being finalised and the partners are working to determine how best to commercialise the expandable graphite opportunity in Europe.
Expandable Graphite Products
Expandable graphite is a high-value product used as a fire-resistant additive in polymers and building materials, and in graphite foils and thermal management products for automotive, aerospace and electronics applications.
Arctic Graphite AS
A Norwegian critical minerals developer whose major shareholder is Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS (LNS), one of Norway’s largest and most experienced mining and civil construction firms. LNS owns the Skaland Graphite mine in Norway, providing Arctic with significant operational insight.
ProGraphite GmbH
A leading European graphite technical consultancy with deep expertise in processing, flowsheet design, and graphite product development. ProGraphite’s knowledge supports efficient feasibility study execution and technical validation.
Hensen Graphite and Carbon
A vertically integrated graphite producer with over 50 years’ experience. Hensen supplies expandable, micronised, spheroidised and battery-grade graphite products globally and brings proven processing know-how to the project.