There will be extensions of exploration permits. It was clear on Wednesday when the Riksdag clubbed a change in the Minerals Act.
– Very positive, the pandemic has hit the exploration companies hard, says Maria Sunér, CEO Svemin.

– We are convinced that in the long run it will be absolutely necessary to be able to trace the origin of metals and thus be able to distinguish sustainably produced metals from other metals. Sweden is far ahead in our sustainability work and therefore we want to support our member companies in that work.

On Thursday, another step was taken to make it easier for the hard-hit exploration industry – Very long-awaited, it is important that the extension of the exploration permit comes into place quickly, says Maria Sunér, CEO Svemin

An expert committee under the UN agency OHCHR calls on Sweden to withdraw a processing concession and change the law. Interpreted in a larger perspective, this could affect future processes for all development where land needs to be used in the northern half of Sweden.

The Drilling Industry Education Center is now launching a completely new education for exploration drilling practitioners. Environmental management and high standard in field work combined with theoretical knowledge about relevant legislation are in focus.