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Bitter Sweet End: Outotec- Research Facility & Headoffice
As our trip slowly comes to an end, we got to visit Outotec's Research Facility. From touring the facility to listening to different...
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Sandvik- Not Finnished Yet!
The Sandvik visit started with a comprehensive introduction to the equipment the company has to offer and their vision for the future of...
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The Normet facility
We reached the Normet facility bright and early on the morning of the 16th, and were warmly welcomed by the Normet representatives. We...
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The last mine tour of our trip- The Outokumpu Kemi Mine
From our eventful excursion to the Kiruna Mine, we moved onto the final underground mine of the trip, the Kemi Mine, an underground...
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The LKAB Kiruna Mine
Visiting Europe's largest underground iron ore mine ? Check ✔ We started the tour by taking a bus 300 m underground to LKAB's vast...
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Boliden - Aitik Mine
As the UBC Mining Grad Class goes to the first open-pit mine, Boliden's Aitik was nothing short of phenomenal with its large steep...
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Road to Kiruna
After a long night in Örebro we woke up bright and early to make the journey to Skellefteå city which was the midpoint to Kiruna....