May 6, 2022 The first ospreys have arrived in Lapland! The osprey nest web camera in Muonio allows us to observe the life and nesting of osprey in real time throughout the nesting season until autumn. We obtained the web camera in Muonio in cooperation with the Finnish Osprey Foundation, [...]
February 10, 2022 The mining industry and its most important stakeholders created the Towards Sustainable Mining Standard in order to improve sustainability in mining. The self-assessments of the mines applying the standard have now been verified for the first time. The results from the verification create a good foundation for [...]
November 12, 2021 Our cooperation with local sports service companies provides a win–win for both parties: our employees have access to low-threshold sports activities, and the businesses gain increased opportunities and year-round demand. Laura Peippo, owner of the Levi Wellness Club (LWC), and Juuso Laitinen, owner of the Aslakin liike [...]
April 23, 2021 The home economics classroom at Kittilä secondary school is bustling as the members of the Safkasankarit 1 cooking club are preparing dough and mixing fillings for pastries. Club instructor Anniina Rouhiainen has given clear baking instructions and, if necessary, helps the elementary-school-aged bakers with the other instructor [...]
March 31, 2021 We were proud to hear that Tapani Laakso, a geotechnician in the Kittilä mine’s geological team, was one of the regional finalists of Agnico Eagle’s annual Larry Connell Award for Collaborative Excellence in 2020. Tapani was nominated by his colleagues, who explained their choice as follows: “Tapani [...]
March 29, 2021 The hardworking volunteers restoring the Parvajoki River gathered for a work session in the area on Saturday, March 20. Because of the COVID-19 situation, the number of participants was restricted to six people, with other safety measures in place while working. About 6 m3 of rock material [...]
March 11, 2021 In November of last year, our colleague Janita Kylmäluoma, an autoclave operator at the Kittilä mine, undertook and succeeded at one of the most physically intense challenges a mine rescuer can face: passing the smoke diver test. In fact, she became the first woman in Kittilä to [...]
March 10, 2021 “Even before completing my studies, I knew that I wanted to work at the Kittilä mine,” says automation engineer Taru Sieppi. She is originally from Kerässieppi, in Muonio, and her grandmother lived in Rouravaara, which is very close to the mine. After graduating, Taru wanted to remain [...]
March 9, 2021 Geologist Katja Sahala heads a 30-strong mine-engineering and geology team at the Kittilä mine. She has six subordinates who report directly to her. “Even though I don’t have a lot of experience of female managers or directors, I believe leadership style has very little to do with [...]
March 8, 2021 According to the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, diversity in the workplace involves having employees who represent a broad spectrum in their age, gender, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation, family situation, language, religion and beliefs, and work ability. Agnico Eagle is committed to supporting workplace diversity and [...]