Nordec selected as civil and structural contractor for Viscaria mine processing plant in Kiruna
Nordec Oy | Press release | 09.03.2026
Nordec has signed an agreement with Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria to build the processing plant structure for the Viscaria mine in Kiruna, Sweden. The plant will support the return of copper mining operations in the area.
Nordec’s scope includes groundworks, foundations, the structural steel and concrete frame and the building envelope for the processing plant. The buildings will cover approximately 14 000 m² and are designed to accommodate heavy mineral‑processing equipment and the technical systems required for plant operations.
“We are excited to be chosen as a key supplier for the Viscaria mine processing plant and appreciate the trust placed in Nordec. Our close cooperation with Viscaria will support the successful delivery of the project and we look forward to the work ahead,” says Kalle Luoto, CEO, Nordec.
The Viscaria mine in Kiruna is being developed by Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria and aims to restart copper production in the historic mining area. Construction of the processing plant building is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 with completion expected in 2027.
For further information:
Kalle Luoto
CEO, Nordec Group
Tel: +358 40 552 9682, kalle.luoto@nordec.com
Niklas Ersson
Business Area Manager, Industry Sweden and Norway
Tel: +46 70 517 12 88, niklas.ersson@nordec.com
Photo: Fabian Wester. From left: Kalle Luoto, CEO, Nordec, and Jörgen Olsson, CEO, Viscaria.
About Nordec
Nordec is a supplier of steel frame structures and façade solutions for construction projects across the Nordic region, with an established presence in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Germany.
The company designs, fabricates and installs steel structures for buildings and bridges, covering the project lifecycle from engineering to installation. Projects range from industrial facilities, logistics buildings and data centres to commercial, public, sports and cultural buildings and bridge and transport infrastructure.
Nordec operates its own production units in Peräseinäjoki and Ylivieska in Finland, Oborniki in Poland and Gargždai in Lithuania.
In 2024, Nordec reported revenue of EUR 287.3 million and EBITDA of EUR 21.9 million. Further information is available at www.nordec.com.
