press 6 17 Jun 2015 08:39
Tlinkeinoministeri Olli Rehn (center.), Visited on Monday the Talvivaara mine in Sotkamo, in the region. Rehn did not comment at all on many questions, but repeated that Talvivaara will have to find a solution that is sustainable so natural, finance than aluetaloudenkin terms.
- I do not want to undermine the State of Finland or the taxpayer's negotiating position by disclosing details of the ongoing negotiations.
- We try to find an economically sustainable solution and at the moment it is being negotiated. Bear in mind that at present, Talvivaara will repay the Finnish taxpayer of around EUR 11 million per month. It is not going to be able to continue for very long, and because of that too, we have actively sought to involve private investors, said Rehn.
Promoted According to Talvivaara is ready to begin ore extraction again very soon. The northern part of the open pit is emptied of water, and the excavation and transport equipment, after a long soak, prepared for re-work. The Minister did not give a clear answer whether to start mining again as early as this summer.
- It is possible, and it is related to solving the environmental problems of water protection problems, but will return to it when we have a little bit longer in these negotiations.
In public has speculated that the exchange-traded Talvivaara Mining Company Plc would be an option in raising private money Talvivaara.
- I do not rule out the possibility, but it is currently not the main direction of the negotiations, Rehn said.
We can not think that would go next winter without sustainable solutions.
- Olli Rehn
The current status of Mr. Perä or previous works Rehn did not consider it necessary to comment.
fast solutions
Water management is still one of the issues of fate .
- We can not think that would go next winter without sustainable solutions. Discharge tube is in one of the most essential factor. It is currently reading the Vaasa Administrative Court decisions , and it certainly will come a time soon, Olli Rehn said.
Rehn permission from the State for quick solutions to Talvivaara .
- I'm here because I try to make sure that the knowledge base of decision-making and to obtain an accurate picture of what here we go, what is the impact on the Kainuu region 's economy and employment . Very soon, will certainly be able to make decisions on the state side of the case.