Kaunis Iron Mine excursion, Kaunis Iron AB, 30.10.2023
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EM conference participants explored the Kaunis Iron Mine in Pajala Municipality, Sweden, following a brief delay due to a conference demonstration. A scenic two-hour bus ride showcased Lapland’s natural beauty, including mountains, reindeers, and light snow.
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Arriving near the mine, we gathered at Kaunisvaara Folkets Hus, where locals served elk soup and traditional Swedish dumplings, “klimp”. Coffee accompanied presentations by Deputy CEO Åsa Allan and her team, focusing on Kaunisvaara Iron's sustainability efforts since 2018 in social, ecological and economic aspects. The mine produces
magnetite concentrate pellet feed for export through Narvik harbor, used due to its bene ficial infrastructure - and vehicles. Future plans revealed the opening of Sahavaara and Palotieva open pits, emphasising a commitment to the mining industry’s future. After equipping the passengers with safety gear, our bus journey continued to the