Description of the company

Aurion Resources Oy is the Finnish exploration arm of the Canadian mineral exploration company Aurion Resources Ltd., focusing on early-stage mineral exploration.

Our mineral exploration projects are located in Northern Finland, mainly in the municipalities of Sodankylä and Kittilä. Our base is located in Sodankylä.

We strive to operate safely, in an environmentally sustainable manner, and with respect for local conditions and stakeholders.

 

  • The company is committed to the operating principles of the mineral exploration responsibility system.
  • The company has informed the personnel about the commitment.
  • The company operates in statutory nature conservation areas.
  • The company has operations in the reindeer husbandry area.
  • The company operates in a special reindeer husbandry area.

Social Responsibility Report

Company in figures

  • Year of commencement: 2014
  • Number of own employees (31.12.): 7
  • The main localities of the employees: Sodankylä, 60% Rovaniemi, 30%
  • Number of permanent contractors (31.12.): 0

Information about prospecting

Aurion Resources Oy is the Finnish exploration arm of the Canadian mineral exploration company Aurion Resources Ltd., focusing on early-stage mineral exploration.

Our mineral exploration projects are located in Northern Finland, mainly in the municipalities of Sodankylä and Kittilä. Our base is located in Sodankylä.

We strive to operate safely, in an environmentally sustainable manner, and with respect for local conditions and stakeholders.

  • Number and area of reservation areas: 2 pcs, 140 467 ha
  • Number and area of exploration permit areas: 16 pcs, 28 001 ha
  • Number and area of exploration permit application: 15 pcs, 26 169 ha
  • Exploration permits under appeal: 0
  • Exploration drilling: ca. 9 km

Environment

The company's environmental practices:
Yes No
Location in a nature reserve*
Voluntary environmental management system **
Environmental risk assessment carried out
  • * Kaaresvuoma, other protected area
  • Financial guarantee in accordance with the mining act in mineral exploration permit area: 47 500 €

Key Figures

  • Endangered species are present in the operational area: Yes
  • Use of environmentally hazardous chemicals: No

Personnel and security

The company's personnel practices:
Yes No
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

Key Figures

  • Average training days: 2
  • Sickness absences (excluding contractors): 2
  • Accident frequency: No
  • Share of women in the labour force: ca. 30%

Impact on the use and livelihoods of nearby areas

Impact on local livelihood:

We use local and regional service providers.

Impacts on nearby recreational use:

Mineral exploration activities have not had a significant impact on recreational use of the nearby areas.

Impacts on landscape value:

Mineral exploration activities have not had a significant impact on the landscape value.

Interaction with stakeholders

Stakeholder cooperation:

Aurion strives to operate safely, environmentally sustainably, and with consideration for local conditions and stakeholders. We are in regular contact with various stakeholders.

Research and cooperation projects:

Scientific research in collaboration with universities and/or research organizations

Theses