Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria

“We are very pleased with the court's decision. With this, we have passed the last regulatory milestone, and we can continue with full force the preparations for the reopening of the Viscaria copper mine. We now have all the permits in place to start the construction of the industrial area including the enrichment plant, and to start mining in the mine. Today's announcement is a major step towards our vision of becoming a major contributor to the growing global demand for sustainably produced copper,” says Jörgen Olsson, CEO of Viscaria.

The background
The Land and Environment Court's judgment of May 6, 2024 was appealed by Gabna Sami village, three private individuals and Viscaria to the Land and Environment Court of Appeal. On November 6, 2024, the Land and Environment Court of Appeal announced that the court does not grant leave to appeal. This decision was appealed on December 4, 2024 by Gabna Sami village to the Supreme Court, which today announced that the court does not grant leave to appeal.