No leave to appeal for Viscaria’s environmental permit

The Environmental Court of Appeal announced today that the court will not grant leave to appeal regarding the appeal of the environmental permit for Viscaria. The court also dismissed the appeal from a private individual. If today’s decision is not appealed, the judgment regarding the environmental permit will become final on December 5, 2024.

“We are very pleased that the court has decided not to grant leave to appeal. We can now continue our preparations to reopen the Viscaria copper mine with full force,” says Jörgen Olsson, CEO of Viscaria.

The ruling from May 6, 2024, was appealed by the Gabna Sámi village, three private individuals, and Viscaria. The Laevas Sámi village and the County Administrative Board of Norrbotten also appealed the ruling but later withdrew their appeals.

About Viscaria
Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria is a company that is scaling up to become a modern and responsible producing mining company through the reopening of the Viscaria mine in Kiruna. The deposit's high copper grade, assessed mineral resources, geographical location and growing team of experienced employees provide good conditions for the company to become an important supplier of high-quality and responsibly produced copper – a metal that has a central role in Sweden's and Europe's climate transition. In addition to the Viscaria mine, the company holds a number of processing concessions and exploration permits in Arvidsjaur (Eva, Svartliden, Granliden) and Smedjebacken (Tvistbogruvan) – all in Sweden. The Parent Company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market (ticker VISC).