According to reports, the “Kirov-Apatit Urban Agglomeration Development Plan” approved by the Russian government indicates that in order to develop the Afrikanda rare earth metal deposit in Murmansk region, the relocation of relevant military units is expected to be carried out in 2026. The Murmansk region government and the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Economic Development, and Ministry of Finance have been designated as responsible parties for implementing these plans. The CEO of project operator Arcmineral Resources said earlier that the Ministry of Finance proposed requiring investors to bear the cost of relocating military units, which is expected to cost 2.5 billion to 3 billion rubles. According to the terms of the license, mining operations cannot commence at the Afrikanda mine until the relocation of the facility has been completed.

Zhitongcaijing · 10/29/2025 06:41
According to reports, the “Kirov-Apatit Urban Agglomeration Development Plan” approved by the Russian government indicates that in order to develop the Afrikanda rare earth metal deposit in Murmansk region, the relocation of relevant military units is expected to be carried out in 2026. The Murmansk region government and the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Economic Development, and Ministry of Finance have been designated as responsible parties for implementing these plans. The CEO of project operator Arcmineral Resources said earlier that the Ministry of Finance proposed requiring investors to bear the cost of relocating military units, which is expected to cost 2.5 billion to 3 billion rubles. According to the terms of the license, mining operations cannot commence at the Afrikanda mine until the relocation of the facility has been completed.