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| Location: |
Finland |
| Ownership: |
100% |
| Type of mine: |
underground |
| Type of ore body: |
volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit |
| Primary metal: |
copper |
| Secondary metal: |
zinc |
| End product: |
copper and zinc concentrate |
| Mining method: |
sub-level and bench stoping |
| Opened: |
1962 |
| Expected mine life: |
2018 |
| Average reserve grades: |
copper – 1.1%, zinc – 2.3% |
| Infrastructure: |
close to roads and rail connection at property |
| Employees: |
212 |
| Contractors: |
52 |
As at December 31, 2007.
Pyhäsalmi is an underground copper and zinc mine located in central Finland.
It produces three types of concentrates: copper, zinc and pyrite. Copper and zinc concentrates are sold under long-term contracts to smelters in Finland. Pyrite is sold under contract to several customers in Europe as well as in the spot market. In 2007, 55 percent of Pyhäsalmi’s revenue was from zinc, 45 percent was from copper.
Targets and results
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three months ended Mar. 31 |
year ended December 31 |
objective |
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2008 |
2007 |
change |
2007 |
2006 |
change |
2008 |
| Tonnes of ore milled(000's) |
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348 |
326 |
+ 7% |
1,377 |
1,372 |
+ 1% |
1,370 |
| Tonnes of ore milled per day |
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3,800 |
3,600 |
+ 7% |
3,770 |
3,750 |
+ 1% |
3,750 |
| Grades (percent) |
copper |
1.1 |
1.0 |
+ 10% |
1.0 |
1.0 |
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1.0 |
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zinc |
2.4 |
3.4 |
- 29% |
3.1 |
2.8 |
+ 11% |
2.5 |
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sulphur |
42 |
39 |
+ 8% |
40 |
39 |
+ 3% |
41 |
| Mill recoveries (percent) |
copper |
96 |
95 |
+ 1% |
96 |
95 |
+ 1% |
94 |
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zinc |
92 |
92 |
- |
92 |
93 |
- 1% |
90 |
| Production (tonnes) |
copper |
3,500 |
3,200 |
+ 9% |
13,600 |
13,000 |
+ 5% |
13,000 |
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zinc |
7,600 |
10,200 |
- 25% |
38,900 |
35,700 |
+ 9% |
30,900 |
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pyrite |
194,500 |
160,500 |
+ 21% |
485,800 |
512,000 |
- 5% |
505,000 |
| Cost per tonne of ore milled (C$) |
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$42 |
$41 |
+ 2% |
$36 |
$35 |
+ 3% |
$36 |
quick links
Download the Pyhäsalmi section from our first quarter press release for the most recent update.
Download the Pyhäsalmi section from our 2007 annual information form.
Pyhäsalmi 2007 sustainability report
(PDF English - 1,462 kB)
Latest news
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