Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, Finland – update
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Name of the Project
Sakatti copper and polymetallic project.
Location
Finnish Lapland, 15 km north of Sodankylä.
Project Owner/s
Multinational mining company Anglo American.
Project Description
Sakatti is a polymetallic greenfield project containing copper, nickel, platinum, palladium, gold, silver and cobalt.
The mine design reflects the latest studies, and production profile which is expected to deliver 60 000 t/y to 80 000 t/y copper equivalent production from a state-of-the-art mine design with minimal surface footprint.
In March 2025, the project was awarded strategic project status under the European Union Critical Raw Materials Act, which enables it to benefit from the more efficient processing of permitting applications.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure is subject to ongoing studies, permitting and approvals.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to start from the early 2030s.
Latest Developments
Studies at the project are ongoing, with the latest mineral resource estimated at 157-million tonnes, with average grades of 0.75% total copper, 0.40% nickel and 0.67 g/ t platinum, palladium and rhodium.
The application for the Natura 2000 derogation is being prepared, with prefeasibility study B completion targeted for December 2026.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Anglo American (UK), James Wyatt-Tilby, tel +44 20 7968 8759 or email james.wyatt-tilby@angloamerican.com.
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