Leading Edge Materials says Norra Karr rare earths project stays on track after Sweden grants 25-year mining lease

• Leading Edge Materials welcomed Sweden’s new Mineral Strategy, which targets faster, more predictable permitting for strategic mining projects.
• The plan includes potential statutory timelines modeled on the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, a shift that could reduce approval risk for Norra Kärr.
• Sweden will also examine state-backed financing options for priority mines, including a possible state-owned investment vehicle.
• Norra Kärr holds a 25-year mining lease granted in June 2026, positioning it as a potential first EU heavy rare earths mine.
• The strategy also considers new local value-sharing models to improve community acceptance of new mines.

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