Rupert Exploration Finland Oy has been conducting exploration in Sodankylä since 2020. Company’s exploration permit areas are located in Sodankylä and Kittilä municipalities and in the reindeer herding co-operative areas of Sattasniemi, Syväjärvi, Kuivasalmi and Alakylä. Gold and copper are searched for in the exploration permit areas, and geophysical measurements, base of till sampling and drilling are used as exploration methods.
JV area = Cooperation project with another exploration company
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Location in a nature reserve* | ||
| Environmental Management System ** | ||
| Environmental impact assessment required (in accordance with the EIA Act) | ||
| Measurements for dust | ||
| Measurements for noise | ||
| Measurements for vibration | ||
| Environmental risk assessment carried out | ||
| Deviations from the environmental permit *** | ||
| Closure plan for the mine | ||
| Plan for the controlled shutdown of the mine in unexpected situations |
| Yes | No | |
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| Staff initiative system | ||
| Performance appraisals concerning the entire personnel | ||
| Staff training plan | ||
| Equality plan | ||
| Employee representation in company administration | ||
| Occupational health and safety management system* | ||
| Occupational safety card for everyone working in the area | ||
| Own rescue unit |
The company considers open and proactive information and dialogue with its stakeholders to be of primary importance. The company always informs its stakeholders about the exploration work beforehand. Every Autumn, an information session is organized for the nearest villages, where future works and plans are presented. At the village meetings, it is possible to meet the company’s employees, discuss and ask questions about the operation. Information sessions are organized not only for the villagers but also for other stakeholders such as the municipality and the authorities, whenever necessary. We also support local activities.
The company uses social media such as Facebook and Instagram to inform about its activities. You can find a contact form on the company’s website. The channels are open to all stakeholders and to those who are interested in the operation. You can submit comments, questions and feedback on the company’s operations:
In addition, the company conducts an annual impact area survey for landowners in the immediate influence area of Ikkari. The impact area survey collects information about the perceived effects of the company’s operations. The project also has a website in Finnish, where the progress of the project is communicated. In addition, the website has a map service with geographical information regarding the Ikkari project plans. The map is connected to a feedback system, enabling location-related feedback on the project. In addition, information about the project is sent to nearby residents by mail in the form of a leaflet.
The company started a new recurring event called “Mine coffee” in 2023 together with several local mining industry companies. The Mine coffee events are open discussion sessions.
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