Kaunis Iron

We are Kaunis Iron.

With new owners and strong local commitment we have re-started the iron ore mine in Pajala. Our ambition is to build a business that is durable in the long term and operates sustainably. To us, this means mining that retains its local roots, creates value for Norrbotten and contributes to community development in Pajala, at the same time as we take a strong position on the world market.

Our target is yearly production at 2.1 million tonnes of finished product. Our unique iron ore concentrate, with its quality and environmental advantages, is already in strong demand among the world’s steelworks. Thanks to a sustainable product, a skilfully run business and operational, world-class facilities, Kaunis Iron has found its position on the global market.

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KAUNIS IRON ROCKS 2021!

February 02, 2022

Despite a turbulent world market and a long drawn-out pandemic, Kaunis Iron can label 2021 as another fantastic record-breaking year…

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VERDICT TODAY: KAUNIS IRON MAY CONTINUE OPERATIONS

January 13, 2022

The Land and Environmental Court says no to the Environmental Protection Agency, and Kaunis Iron may continue its current operations. However the decision limits production increases within the framework of the existing permit…

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STRONG LOCAL SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED MINING OPERATIONS!

November 15, 2021

The Land and Environmental Court says no to the Environmental Protection Agency, and Kaunis Iron may continue its current operations. However the decision limits production increases within the framework of the existing permit…

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RESOUNDING 2020 FOR KAUNIS IRON

January 31, 2021

Despite the pandemic, Kaunis Iron can summarise 2020 as a record-breaking year. The iron ore industry is among the few growth industries, largely because of higher iron ore prices, driven by continued strong demand in China, says Klas Dagertun, CEO of Kaunis Iron…

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ALL-ELECTRIC HEAVY TRUCK CHALLENGES THE ARCTIC CLIMATE

January 28, 2021

Can electrically powered heavy trucks function in 44 °C below zero in northern Sweden? Kaunis Iron is now collaborating with Vattenfall, Volvo Trucks, ABB and Wist Last & Buss in a unique pilot project to develop a sustainable logistics system for the future…

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VATTENFALL AND KAUNIS IRON IN A NEW PARTNERSHIP CONCERNING ELECTRIFIED FOSSIL-FREE MINING OPERATIONS

January 11, 2021

Vattenfall AB and Kaunis Iron AB have signed a letter of intent to develop fossil-free and electrified mining operations at the iron ore mine in Pajala…

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1,200 MSEK (115 MEUR) INVESTMENT IN KAUNISVAARA-SVAPPAVAARA ROADS

October 10, 2020

Can electrically powered heavy trucks function in 44 °C below zero in northern Sweden? Kaunis Iron is now collaborating with Vattenfall, Volvo Trucks, ABB and Wist Last & Buss in a unique pilot project to develop a sustainable logistics system for the future…

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IMPRESSIVE YEAR-END CLOSING FOR KAUNIS IRON’S FIRST OPERATING YEAR

February 02, 2020

”We are highly satisfied with our first full operating year. The goal was to achieve a production rate of 2 million tonnes of iron ore concentrate of the high quality our customers have expected and at a production cost in line with our own calculations. We have exceeded our goals and have almost 400 employees, which of course is pleasing. This gives a solid foundation for our aims to build long-term sustainable mining operations in Pajala.” …

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ÅSA ALLAN BECOMES DEPUTY CEO OF KAUNIS IRON

January 31, 2020

Åsa Allan has been appointed Deputy CEO of Kaunis Iron. In her new role, she will have a clear responsibility for the company’s strategic matters in the fields of sustainability, prospecting and communication…

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FAVOURABLE DECISION FOR KAUNIS IRON!

December 16, 2019

With just a few days to go to Christmas, Kaunis Iron receives a favourable decision. The Land and Environment Court announces that it intends to coordinate the request from Swedish Environmental Protection Agency to revoke the current permit for mining operations in Tapuli…

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NEW CEO KAUNIS IRON

September 02, 2019

With just a few days to go to Christmas, Kaunis Iron receives a favourable decision. The Land and Environment Court announces that it intends to coordinate the request from Swedish Environmental Protection Agency to revoke the current permit for mining operations in Tapuli…

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APPLICATION FOR A NEW OPERATING PERMIT SUBMITTED

July 08, 2019

Kaunis Iron is applying for a permit for the existing operations in Kaunisvaara, Pajala Municipality and to begin mining operations in the nearby deposits Sahavaara and Palotieva. At full capacity operations will be more than doubled. Kaunis Iron today produces approximately 2 million tonnes of iron ore product per year for customers all over the world. When the new permit is in place the company will be able to deliver approximately 5 million tonnes a year…

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SUPPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION ON NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT

May 14, 2019

Kaunis Iron is applying for a permit for the existing operations in Kaunisvaara, Pajala Municipality and to begin mining operations in the nearby deposits Sahavaara and Palotieva. At full capacity operations will be more than doubled. Kaunis Iron today produces approximately 2 million tonnes of iron ore product per year for customers all over the world. When the new permit is in place the company will be able to deliver approximately 5 million tonnes a year…

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KAUNIS IRON ❤ PAJALA IF!

March 04, 2019

Kaunis Iron is applying for a permit for the existing operations in Kaunisvaara, Pajala Municipality and to begin mining operations in the nearby deposits Sahavaara and Palotieva. At full capacity operations will be more than doubled. Kaunis Iron today produces approximately 2 million tonnes of iron ore product per year for customers all over the world. When the new permit is in place the company will be able to deliver approximately 5 million tonnes a year…

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