Under torsdagseftermiddagen uppstod rökutveckling på 850 meters nivå i Garpenbergsgruvan. 130 medarbetare som befann sig under jord tog sig rutinmässigt till räddningskammare. Efter att det konstaterats att det var säkert evakuerades all personal ovan jord. Rökutvecklingen orsakades av en arbetsmaskin och en utredning kommer att inledas. Produktionen under jord beräknas återupptas inom kort. Anrikningsverket påverkades ej.
Avslutad evakuering av Garpenbergsgruvan
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The abnormally high seismic activity in Garpenberg has decreased and mining production at low levels will commence in the second quarter. The first quarter throughput was just under 0.8 Mton instead of the expected slightly over 0.9 Mton at already communicated grades. All inspections are not yet complete but production in the most affected part of the mine is not expected to resume in 2026. Until further notice, Garpenberg's production is therefore estimated to be around 30 percent of the guided capacity of 3.7 Mton per year. For the first quarter of 2026, EBITDA will be negatively affected by approximately SEK -400 million at today's prices and terms.
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