During this year’s Almedalen Week, Viscaria hosted the seminar “World-Class Mining Industry, Local Community Development, Responsibility and European Self-Sufficiency” – a discussion on how modern mining operations can contribute to both local and global objectives.
Over an intensive hour, experts and decision-makers gathered to explore three key questions:
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How do we build strong and vibrant local communities around mining operations?
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What requirements and opportunities come with a responsible and sustainable mining industry?
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How can Swedish copper production strengthen the EU’s strategic raw material supply and competitiveness?
The seminar clearly demonstrated that the future of mining is not only about technology and raw materials – but about collaboration, long-term thinking and societal benefit. The discussions reflected the entire value chain: from municipal perspectives and national coordination to the EU’s geopolitical priorities.
With all permits now in place, Viscaria’s vision of a world-class copper mine in Kiruna is ready to become reality. We are now taking a historic step towards strengthening Europe’s self-sufficiency in critical metals – with local engagement, high environmental ambitions and technical excellence.
Participants
Jörgen Olsson, CEO, Viscaria
Lotta Finstorp, County Governor, Norrbotten County
Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden
Maria Sunér, CEO, Svemin
Anna Hallberg, former Minister for Foreign Trade
Jonas Lundström, Industry Coordinator, Accelerationskontoret
Peter Wihlborg, Head of Environment and Sustainability, Viscaria
Anders Björnström, Chair, Kiruna Växer
Sven-Olov Daunfeldt, Chief Economist, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
Krister Nilsson, Moderator, Prime
Emma Mäkitaavola, Project Manager, Viscaria
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all panel participants, attendees and partners who contributed to the discussion. The future begins here – and we will build it together.
Watch the full seminar here (in Swedish):
