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Svappavaara: state-of-the-art mining and strong community

At LKAB in Svappavaara, advanced mining is combined with a deep commitment to sustainability and local community. Here, not only iron ore is shaped, but also a more sustainable future, including through extensive, innovative initiatives for a better environment. Here, a good working environment is also highly valued, with great opportunities to combine work with outdoor activities and an active village life.

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Fabriksbyggnader i solsken.
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Vasikkavuoma Utveckling Ekonomisk förening utför slåttern på uppdrag av LKAB. Foto: Fredric Alm

Initiatives for biodiversity in Svappavaara

LKAB has established Scandinavia's first geomorphological test site in Svappavaara, an innovative method for recreating natural landscapes in mining areas. And that's just one of the initiatives for increased biodiversity in Svappavaara, which also includes the Minedust project and the Kuosajänkkä compensation area.

Geomorpholical landscape design for increased biodiversity
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LKAB reports largest ever increase of company Mineral Resources

After exploration in 2023 LKAB has added significantly to the Mineral Resources of the company whilst maintaining the Mineral Reserves, reaching a combined tota…
Tre personer samtalar i skogsmiljö.

The effects of mine dust are being studied in Svappavaara

What impact does mine dust have on nearby nature? That is currently being investigated in Svappavaara, among other places, by researchers from SLU together with…

A carbon free upgrading process starting to take shape

The next-generation pelletizing plant is under development. And, as fossil fuels are phased out in favour of carbon free solutions, co-firing is the most promis…
Meet Paulina Koskenniemi, who, in her role as a process engineer, is striving to find the solutions of the future to today’s problems. For her, moving to the village of Skaulo became a way to fulfill her dreams of being close to nature, wildlife, and enjoying a real sense of community. And then there’s Anders Fors, a plant operator who, through his job, enjoys perfect conditions to fully indulge in hunting, fishing, outdoor life, and nature.

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Anita Ylivainio at Svappavaara

“Blasting is so cool, you really get to see the results!”

Anita Ylivainio traded a job in retail for one as a blaster in Svappavaara, and she feels right at home there – largely thanks to the atmosphere.

Learn more about Anitas work in Svappavaara

Jobs in Svappavaara

Here are some of our available openings in Svappavaara.

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For a better community

In the area surrounding Svappavaara, we support a wide variety of associations and initiatives, such as Svappavaara AIF, the Kopparrajden ski race, the Terrängstafetten relay race and the #mittibyn activity park in Vittangi.

Learn more about LKAB's community engagement

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Phone +46 771 760 000, e-mail info@lkab.com