{"id":67156,"date":"2025-05-30T09:06:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T06:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/?page_id=67156"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:16:19","slug":"mining-and-metal-industry-partner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/en\/services\/industry\/mining-and-metal-industry-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining and metal industry partner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mining and metal industry partner<\/h1>\n

The green transition<\/a>\u00a0requires numerous critical raw materials, metals and minerals, whose responsible production in Europe will increase over the coming years and decades.<\/p>\n

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We are prepared for the rapidly evolving operating environment of the mining industry and mineral processing sector, and we provide comprehensive engineering and project management services for investment projects in the field. Sweco\u2019s experts support metal refining and mining projects throughout their entire lifecycle.<\/p>\n

Our strengths lie in strong process expertise and extensive experience in projects of various sizes and technical complexity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Critical raw material and mineral value chain<\/h2>\n

We partner in the production of critical raw materials and minerals for the European metal and mining industry. The green transition requires many metals, such as rare earth elements (REE), and minerals listed by the EU in its Critical Raw Material Act (CRMA). The goal is to improve Europe’s self-sufficiency in the production of 34 critical and 17 strategic raw materials.<\/p>\n

Finland has some of the best reserves of battery minerals in Europe, and hence the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has published a national mineral strategy<\/a>. It emphasizes Finland’s role in responsible European mineral production for electric batteries<\/a>, energy storage<\/a> , wind power<\/a>, and green hydrogen<\/a> projects.<\/p>\n

Sweco’s international network of metal and mining project experts<\/h2>\n

Sweco’s international expert network, particularly in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Belgium, offers extensive resources and expertise for investments in the metal, mining, and mineral industries, as well as the implementation of projects. We provide local services from zoning and land use planning to environmental permitting, design, project management, site management, and post-construction production development.<\/p>\n

We collaborate with metal refining plants and metal and mineral mines of all sizes, from zinc and copper refining to battery metal and phosphate mining. Our goal is to ensure that the acquisition and processing of critical raw materials for society’s green transition are as sustainable as possible for both people and the environment.<\/p>\n

Environmental and sustainability consultancy<\/h2>\n

Sweco’s sustainability consultants<\/a> assist metal and mining industry operators in the environmental permitting process and fulfilling CSRD reporting<\/a> requirements. The project’s sustainability and social acceptability can be improved through transparent and meticulous EIA processes<\/a> and ecological studies. We can also conduct social impact assessments (SIA) through surveys and participatory workshops.<\/p>\n

Our environmental experts<\/a> manage chemical safety and water management permits, BAT assessments, environmental risk analyses, and other special studies. We also assist in navigating legislation related to water purification and mining waste management. The sustainability of the metal and mining industry can be enhanced through circular economy practices, such as recycling metals<\/a> and minerals from waste areas and tailings ponds.<\/p>\n

Download the Sustainable Industry Permitting Guide!<\/a><\/p>\n

Land use planning in the metal and mineral industry<\/h2>\n

Planning investments in the metal and mineral industry often begins with land use planning<\/a>. We assist in Greenfield implementations of new mining areas as well as regional and detailed land using processes. Land use planning is also an essential part of investments in production facilities for green aluminum and steel. Successful land use planning is based on effective collaboration with authorities and municipal representatives, keeping the public informed.<\/p>\n

Preliminary planning and feasibility studies<\/h2>\n

The foundation for profitable industrial activity is laid with preliminary planning studies<\/a>. Mining projects progress with us from Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to Feasibility Study (FS) and Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) before the investment decision. We take into account the special needs of the mining project in preliminary planning.<\/p>\n

We prepare technical-economic investment, operating, and lifecycle cost estimates and sensitivity analyses for industrial investments. Financing can be sought according to the operator’s procedures or on a market basis.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Sweco’s strengths in the design of metal processing plants and mining operations are extensive local and international resources. We operate close to the client, but with a global network of experts. If necessary, we are responsible for the overall planning of the project, from pre-planning to detail-level implementation, process and plant design.<\/p>\n

In addition, we offer specialist expertise in the design of rock structures, water management, ore transport tunnels and rich factory dams, as well as other geotechnical engineering<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Safety planning in mining operations<\/h2>\n

Our industrial safety experts ensure the technical safety of processes, equipment, and operations at metal refining plants or mining operations. Safety planning<\/a> may include aspects related to cybersecurity, environmental risks, chemical safety, explosive atmospheres (ATEX), or hydrogen safety. We also conduct necessary risk assessments and analyses (POA\/HAZSCAN\/HAZOP).<\/p>\n

Infrastructure planning<\/h2>\n

Infrastructure planning<\/a> is an essential part of building industrial or mining areas. In mining infrastructure planning, we often start from scratch, and infrastructure planning is also needed in large-scale metal refining plants and mining areas spanning tens of hectares. We design roads and pathways, logistics, traffic arrangements, and the electrical network according to the chosen location.<\/p>\n

Project management and construction supervision<\/h2>\n

We tailor project management resources to meet the client’s needs. Metal refining or mining projects can be implemented using any project management model, such as EPCM or alliance types. Our construction supervision experts specialize in project management and supervision of demanding industrial projects, as well as in communication, cost estimation, and procurement. We integrate extensive technology packages into functional overall solutions.<\/p>\n

Production support, maintenance, and development<\/h2>\n

Our production phase<\/a> support services cover the entire lifecycle of the mining area or industrial facility, starting with commissioning. Our experts have extensive experience in the planning, maintenance, and monitoring of operating industrial plants and mining areas, as well as in operational development. We provide local services and offer closure-related services for mines, such as restoration planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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