In Suhanko, Southern Lapland, there are deposits containing precious and base metals that have been explored over a number of decades. Now, a mining project is being planned for the area, with construction work intended to commence in 2025.
Suhanko Arctic Platinum Oy or SAP, which is a mining development and exploration company founded in 2018 and a wholly owned Finnish subsidiary of CD Capital Natural Resources Fund III L.P., is responsible of the project. The parent company is managed by the British private equity investment company CD Capital Asset Management Ltd (CD Capital). SAP is committed to commissioning into use the Finnish Network for Sustainable Mining.
Suhanko is a polymetallic deposit. Suhanko ore depositscontain palladium, platinum, copper, nickel, gold, cobalt and rhodium, which with the exception of gold, are included in EU’s basket of critical metals and are essential in Europe’s pursuit of green energy production, mitigation of harmful emissions, self-sufficiency and electrification of the society, The deposits are located in Ranua, right to the border of Tervola, 45 kilometres south of Rovaniemi city center.
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
