Test mining (Sweden)

Challenge the practice is addressing: The case is about a small-scale future underground mining operation that has successfully achieved a concession and is in the final application phase for an environmental permit. Among the local population mining has since a long time often been perceived as positive bringing jobs and representing progress for parts of society. The case describes how land use issues and conflicts are resolved and determined where exploration and mining is an integrated part of the land use system. Further, it is highlighted the importance of an early company involvement with affected stakeholders. The involvement of affected stakeholders at an early stage has defused the potential conflicts.

Concrete practice to achieve the expected goal: Element 1 Test mining of deposit: The test mining of the deposit make it possible to: 1. Evaluate the economy of the mining because sometimes it is necessary to test procedures in the extraction, sorting and ore processing. 2. Assessment of needs to meet environmental standards.

Expected impact/goal of the practice: The expected goal of the practice is process optimisation.

Who is the target user group of the practice/intervention or implementing the practice/intervention? This practice is for companies in the extractive industry.