Hannukainen Mining Oy was founded in 2015 to utilize the Hannukainen ore deposits in the Kolari municipality. The area has a long history in mining and the project is situated mainly in an area that has already seen mining in the past. Mining company’s goal is utilize the iron oxide-copper-gold deposits and produce iron, copper-gold and pyrite concentrates. The mining will be done in two open pits. The project is currently in permitting and planning phase.
Hannukainen Mining Oy is fully owned by family company Tapojärvi Oy, which has its roots in the Kolari municipality. Tapojärvi has a long history as a mining contractor, material handling, circular economy and operating industrial processes. Tapojärvi supports Hannukainen’s permitting phase with it’s entire organisation.
Home page: https://hannukainenmining.fi/en/
| Yes | No | |
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| 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 |
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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 |
In its current phase, Hannukainen has very little activities at the old mining area. Local residents and other stakeholders are informed beforehand about field works and prospecting activities. Discussions are held in the planning phase of the works with local reindeer herders to coordinate the works. This is done also with other businesses in the area. The mining company hasn’t had any major impact on the livelihoods or business in the area.
According to mining company’s estimations, the company hasn’t had any major impact on the use of the areas because there are no continuous operations in the area.
The company has no major impact on the landscape at this stage. The test structures that have been made in the area is in an old gravel extraction area that is in the old mining area. Because of this the impact on the landscape is minimal. Also, the effect of the ground water monitoring pipes and marking of the diamond core drill holes are minimal.
Hannukainen Mining Oy aims to have open interactions with its stakeholders. The company informs the landowners and major stakeholders about any field works before the work starts. In addition to this, the company reports the progress of the project and the situation of the company on its website, newsletters and news releases.
Cooperation with stakeholders:
In 2023 one stakeholder group meeting was held. Addition to this Hannukainen Mining was present at several events, fairs and public events. The Kolari office had open doors 41 times during the year and had 780 visitors in total.
