Grangex AB (NGM:GRANGX) on June 29, 2023 said it is in exclusive talks to acquire Sydvaranger Mining AS for USD 33 million (EUR 30 million) from OMF Fund II H Ltd. Sydvaranger owns a high-grade iron ore mine in Northern Norway and a processing plant, with the project net present value of the asset estimated at USD 550 million. Grangex wants to restart production at the mine and will partner with Anglo American and the Tschudi Group on its future development. The purchase will complement Grangex's iron ore project Dannemora, located in Sweden, positioning the company as one of the leading developers of high-grade, low carbon pellet feed production in Scandinavia, according to the statement.

Clarksons Securities is advising OMF Fund II H Ltd. on the deal.