Our Solution

Akku Minerals' goal is to address the local supply problem by identifying mineral deposits in the EU that can be explored, extracted and processed sustainably.

Small footprint, low impact

Low carbon emission

Zero-waste mining techniques

No open-pit mining. Only underground mining operations with minimal surface disruption, dust or noise pollution.
No extensive tailings (mining waste) deposits. Refurbishment of mining waste back to mining voids, or repurposing as raw materials for the building industry, once valuable minerals are extracted.
Integrated infrastructure. Construct processing infrastructure in existing industrial zones using existing road networks.

Carbon mitigation and climate change adaptation at mine sites
Leveraging new technologies and innovations
Electric mining fleet (diesel used in mobile equipment constitutes c.40-50% of mining CO2 emissions)
Adding renewables to electricity supply (c.30-35% of mining CO2 emissions) is from non-renewable electricity used)
Improving mining processes
Optimizing transportation (localisation of supply chain)

Better definition of the ore bodies at the exploration stage to enable more precision in reducing the need for clearing and removal of gangue mining
Effective sensor-based ore sorting to remove waste from the ore feed in crushing and grinding circuits
Enhanced characterisation and understanding of ore bodies will not only optimise mining but will aid with the extraction of the ore resulting in less waste and reduced energy and water consumption.
Repurposing of materials or substances which result as a by-product of the mining process.

Our European search has led us to Piippumäki, which we believe has all the ingredients to make our project an economic and environmental success. In our review of academic literature, Piippumäki ranked highly because of:

High-quality flake graphite with low impurities suitable for clean processing methods
High-grade deposit suitable for underground mining, which has less impact on local nature and community.
Existing road access via E5 and other local infrastructure
Existing brownfield sites near E5 that can be repurposed for economic development