Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria
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SE0021148160
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- CEO
- Lars Jörgen Olsson
- Full Time Employees
- 47
- Sector
- Non-energy minerals
- Industry
- Other metals/Minerals
- Address
- Fasadvägen 43 Kiruna AB Sweden 981 99
- IPO Date
- Jan 8, 2007
- Website
- viscaria.com
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- Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria is a Swedish mineral exploration and mining company primarily engaged in the extraction of copper through the reopening of the Viscaria copper mine in Kiruna, northern Sweden. The company’s core products and services include copper mining and production, exploration and evaluation of mineral resources, and management of processing concessions and exploration permits in Arvidsjaur, Smedjebacken, and Kiruna. Its mineral portfolio also includes iron, zinc, gold, silver, and cobalt. Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria operates as a single-segment entity focused on mineral exploration, extraction, and development. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Kiruna, Sweden. In May 2024, the company changed its name from Copperstone Resources AB to Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria to reflect its strategic shift from exploration to becoming a modern, responsible copper producer. This rebranding coincided with receiving an environmental permit from the Land and Environment Court, enabling the reopening of the Viscaria mine targeted for 2027. The company has announced plans to scale up production to 30,000 tonnes of copper annually, positioning it as Sweden’s second-largest copper producer. Recent strategic developments include a memorandum of understanding with Aurubis AG for a long-term supply contract of copper concentrate, completion of a directed share issue totaling approximately SEK 850 million to fund operations, and advancing a feasibility study that confirms increased copper grade and tonnage potential in the mine. Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria aims to become a key supplier of high-quality, responsibly produced copper, supporting Sweden's and Europe's climate transition goals. The company’s operations are primarily based in Sweden across its key mining and exploration sites, including the Viscaria mine in Kiruna and mineral concessions in Arvidsjaur and Smedjebacken. Its major shareholders include institutional investors such as Swedbank Robur, SEB Stiftelsen, Ålandsbanken, TomEnterprise, the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund (AP4), Handelsbanken Fonder, and Skandia. The parent company’s shares are publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market under the ticker VISC. Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria maintains a growing team of experienced mining professionals and is focused on expanding its copper production capabilities while ensuring environmental and social responsibility in its mining operations. The company faces challenges including fluctuating global copper demand, elevated operational costs, and ongoing environmental permitting processes, but it remains committed to progressing its project pipeline and expanding its resource base. Its strategic initiatives and financial support position Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria for significant growth within the European copper mining sector over the next several years.