Anglo American, an international mining conglomerate, is looking to develop a Sakatti polymetallic mining project in Finland using innovative smart approach with greater sustainability.
According to Mining Weekly, Sakatti project located in central Lapland in Finland has metal concentrations of platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, nickel, cobalt, and others. Its development is aligned to the critical minerals priorities of Finland and the European Union.
Sakatti is set to be a remotely operated, low-carbon underground mine with an electric mining fleet.
According to Anglo projects and development director Alison Atkinson cited by Mining Weekly, Sakatti is "designed as the next generation of Future Smart mining… contributing to a sustainable supply of critical minerals to support the energy transition in Finland and the EU."
"We will continue to drill over the season to refine the modern approach we must and will take in developing this mine," said Atkinson.
"We will take our time on this early-stage development. Detailed study, not only of the mine itself, but in its implementation and operations will be critical to delivery. After all, it’s the upfront detailed development that sets the foundation of this asset for decades to come."
The company said that it will use technology and mining methods that create zero waste and enable high degrees of water recycling, an approach which underpinned the environmental impact assessment (EIA).
“I’m pleased to say that the relevant authorities in Finland have approved the EIA. This is a fantastic achievement and a major milestone for the project, reflecting the true collaboration of all involved," said Atkinson.
Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief of the European bureau, Rough&Polished
