AFRY to lead pre-feasibility study for Anglo American's Sakatti project
AFRY has been awarded the contract to lead the pre-feasibility study for Anglo American’s mining project in Finland. The mine will be designed as a highly automated, low-carbon underground operation with minimal surface footprint. The mine will contribute to the production of critical minerals for Europe’s green transition.
The objective of the contracted study is to refine the project details and economic assessment further with precise and detailed information, establishing a solid groundwork for the feasibility stage.
"We're proud to have been selected to lead the Sakatti pre‑feasibility study. This opportunity underlines our expertise in sustainable engineering in the mining sector and reinforces our commitment to responsibly supporting Europe’s green transition,” says Nicholas Oksanen, EVP Global Division Industry, AFRY.
“We are pleased to be working with AFRY to advance the pre-feasibility stage at Sakatti. This phase is an important milestone in the development of the Sakatti project which represents one of Anglo American’s next generation of FutureSmart mines – a highly automated, low-carbon underground operation with minimal surface footprint.” says Pertti Lamberg, CEO of Anglo American in Finland.
Anglo American aims to start Sakatti mining operations in the early 2030s. The company has completed the project's environmental impact assessment and Natura assessment and has submitted a mining permit application to the Finnish Mining Authority Tukes. Earlier this year, the project received strategic project status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
The pre-feasibility study is estimated to be completed by the end of 2026.
For more information, please contact:
Nicholas Oksanen, EVP Global Industry Division, AFRY
Virginia Ferrari, Head of Communications, Global Division Industry, AFRY
virginia.ferrari@afry.com
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