Ex-politician wants to extract rare earth elements - faster than the Fen Complex?

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Summary:

Lene Westgaard-Halle, CEO of Fritzøe Energi, says rare earth mining at Sæteråsen in Larvik could possibly be feasible within 8–10 years. Unlike Europe's largest REE deposit in Norway, the Fen Complex, the nearby Sæteråsen faces fewer regulatory hurdles, which grants it a more predictable timeframe. The Sæteråsen deposit is much smaller than Fen, but still contain valuable heavy rare earth elements and yttrium.

Mineral Holding AS

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Georg Tvibergs vei 10,
3403 Lier, Norway

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Mineral Holding AS

Org nr: 996 720 535

Georg Tvibergs vei 10,
3403 Lier, Norway

© 2026 Mineral Holding AS. All Rights Reserved

Mineral Holding AS

Org nr: 996 720 535

Georg Tvibergs vei 10,
3403 Lier, Norway

© 2026 Mineral Holding AS. All Rights Reserved

Mineral Holding AS

Org nr: 996 720 535

Georg Tvibergs vei 10,
3403 Lier, Norway

© 2026 Mineral Holding AS. All Rights Reserved