Finland Times

Minister of Economic Affairs Jan Vapaavuori, who is responsible for matters relating to the Talvivaara mine, will visit Kajaani on Friday to exchange views with local operators on the actions taken by the authorities and the bankruptcy estate regarding operations of the mine, according to a press release.

“The situation of the Talvivaara mine is not easy to understand on the basis of published information, even though public authority information has been readily available. … This is why we want a direct dialogue also with the operators in the area and local people,” said Vapaavuori.

According to the minister, environmental issues are taken extremely seriously in Talvivaara and the authorities and other operators cooperate tightly to improve the situation of the mine and to protect the local environment. 

During his visit, Vapaavuori would meet representatives of the mine, the Talvivaara Sotkamo Oy bankruptcy estate, the Kainuu ELY Centre and the local authorities of Kajaani and Sotkamo. The minister would also meet representatives of local organisations, said the release issued by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Government Communications Department.

In conjunction with the visit, an open forum for Talvivaara-related questions will be organised at the Kajaani City Hall.

Questions about the water situation and other topical issues relating to the Talvivaara mine will be answered by Vapaavuori, Ministry of the Environment Permanent Secretary Hannele Pokka, and officials of the ministry and the Kainuu ELY Centre together with the director of the Talvivaara office, Mika Lautanala, and representatives of the mine’s bankruptcy estate.