Description of the company
Boliden Kevitsa is a multi-metallic mine operating in the municipality of Sodankylä and a significant employer in Northern Finland. Our main products are copper and nickel concentrates. The concentrates also contain platinum, palladium, gold and cobalt. The ore concentrate is delivered for further processing, mainly to Boliden’s own smelter in Harjavalta. Boliden Kevitsa systematically works to minimize environmental impacts, increase energy efficiency and preserve biodiversity. We improve productivity and develop safety by investing heavily in automation, electrification and remote control.
Our shared values - care, courage and responsibility – guide our work in our everyday operations.
- 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 areas certified by the authorities as valuable for nature conservation.
- The company has operations in the reindeer husbandry area.
- The company operates in a special reindeer husbandry area.
- The company carries out ore exploration in some locations with the consent of the landowner
- The agreement with the landowner is drawn up in writing.
Results according to the TSM Finland Standard
| C | B | A | AA | AAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Relationships | |||||
| Environment | |||||
| Safety |
Social Responsibility Report
Company in figures
- Reported ore reserves: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Reported minerals reserves: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Year of commencement: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Number of own employees (31.12.): See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- The main localities of the employees: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Number of permanent contractors (31.12.): See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
Information about prospecting
Boliden Kevitsa’s key exploration activities in 2024 were located in Central Lapland in the areas of Sodankylä, Savukoski, Kittilä and Pelkosenniemi municipalities, as well as in the areas of Kiuruvesi, Pyhäjärvi, Leppävirta, Pielavesi, Lapinlahti, Suonenjoki and Kuopio municipalities. Boliden is mainly looking for nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and platinum group metals (PGE). The company uses deep drilling, base of till and bedrock chip sampling, geophysical measurements, outcrop chip sampling, geochemical sampling methods using hand tools (moraine, stream sediments, plants, etc.) and bedrock mapping as its exploration and research methods.
- Number and area of reservation areas: 1 pcs, 2327 ha
- Number and area of exploration permit areas: 37 pcs, 33 261,55 ha
- Number and area of exploration permit application: 6 pcs, 12 778,33 ha
- Exploration permits under appeal: 1
- Exploration drilling: 22,6 km
Environment
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Location in a nature reserve* | ||
| Voluntary environmental management system ** | ||
| Environmental risk assessment carried out |
- * See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Financial guarantee in accordance with the mining act in mineral exploration permit area: 109 000€
Key Figures
- Endangered species are present in the operational area: No
- Use of environmentally hazardous chemicals: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Biodiversity actions: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
Personnel and security
| 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 |
- * See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
Key Figures
- Average training days: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Sickness absences (excluding contractors): See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Accident frequency: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Shift systems in use: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
- Share of women in the labour force: See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine's Sustainable mining report 2024
Impact on the use and livelihoods of nearby areas
Impact on local livelihood:
See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine’s Sustainable mining report 2024
Impacts on nearby recreational use:
See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine’s Sustainable mining report 2024
Impacts on landscape value:
See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine’s Sustainable mining report 2024
Interaction with stakeholders
Stakeholder cooperation:
See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine’s Sustainable mining report 2024
Research and cooperation projects:
See Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy mine’s Sustainable mining report 2024