Copperstone obtains environmental permit for the Viscaria mine

6 May, 2024

The Land and Environment Court at Umeå District Court has today notified Copperstone permission of a permit according to the Environmental Code for mining and water operations at the Viscaria mine in Kiruna.

“We are extremely happy about today’s decision from the court, which has also ordered that the permit may be used in certain parts without hindrance of legal force (verkställighetsförordnande). This means that we can immediately start important work to prepare for mining operations. Today’s ruling means that the plan to reopen the Viscaria mine in 2026 is still in place,” says Jörgen Olsson, CEO of Copperstone Resources.

Read about the decision here: Copperstone Viscaria AB får miljötillstånd till gruvverksamhet för att utvinna koppar med mera vid Viscariafyndigheten i Kiruna kommun – Umeå tingsrätt (domstol.se)

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Copperstone Resources AB is a company that is scaling up to become a modern and responsible producing mining company through the reopening of the Viscaria mine in Kiruna. The deposit’s high copper grade, assessed mineral resources, geographical location and growing team of experienced employees provide good conditions for Copperstone to become an important supplier of high-quality and responsibly produced copper – a metal that has a central role in Sweden’s and Europe’s climate transition. In addition to the Viscaria mine, Copperstone holds a number of processing concessions and exploration permits in Arvidsjaur (Eva, Svartliden, Granliden) and Smedjebacken (Tvistbogruvan) – all in Sweden. The Parent Company’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market (ticker COPP).

Copperstone obtains environmental permit for the Viscaria mine