Good article24 Oct 2023 19:48
Interview with Röstin... Courtesy of a poster on FB.
https://kuriren.nu/nyheter/jokkmokk/artikel/ny-pa-posten-tror-pa-kallak-ska-ha-en-tydlig-hallbarhetsprofil/r4v8mn9r?fbclid=IwAR0JNIe_ESXwdWuNwnDjZnlNsKB_E77DN92bgNTFSb4YxbZIJdufu7CzhYU
Johan Röstin has a clear vision of the future for the development of the mining project in Kallak. Despite court proceedings and an empty CEO seat at Jokkmokk Iron mines. "We must achieve total, measurable, sustainability," he says.
Jokkmokk 24 October 2023 19:30
Johan Röstin took office as the new chairman of the board for Beowulf Mining in November 2022. He succeeded Sven-Otto Littorin, who held the position for two years. Johan Röstin has broad experience in infrastructure, logistics, capital investments and permit processes and has, among other things, been CEO of the ferry operator Forsea and of Copenhagen Malmö Port AB.
Why the mining sector?
- I have always liked basic industry and industries and worked on such projects. I have no direct experience with mines, but that excellence is found in the board, not least in Ed Bowie (who succeeded Curt Budge in Beowulf's board, editor's note), notes Johan Röstin, who we meet in the brand new office premises after Porjusvägen in central Jokkmokk. Here it has been built for almost a whole year.
- It's nice that the office is finally finished. It is important for us to strengthen the local presence. We want everyone to be able to come in if they have questions or anything else related to our operations in Kallak. Being close to the residents of the municipality is essential for us in our continued path forward. We must be a modern company with a clear sustainability profile.
Former CEO of Jokkmokk Iron, Ulla Sandborg, hastily chose to leave some time ago and with her also disappeared that number of consultants. No new CEO has been appointed, instead Johan Röstin will step in as operational chairman of the board. The company is looking for a project manager for Kallak, a person with roots in the north. It is pronounced.
- Ulla chose to leave, the consultants as well, which caused us to lose some momentum. But I enjoy this role and now we move on. As I said, the competence of mining operations is with us. In addition, we can use the very latest technology, and here the development is fast. These days I have been in contact with a company that is interesting with a technology solution that turns previous concepts upside down. Outside all the boxes.
How do you see the future?
- We must do everything to work sustainably and in collaboration with the local business community and, not least, with the Sami. It is our only way forward, to solve a sustainable mining operation with the least possible environmental impact. We have 2.7 million tonnes to sell. It can be counted on. Another advantage.
What does the financial picture look like, has the stock fallen significantly?
- Yes, but how much have sha