Boliden Aitik
Aitik - one of the mines under the auspices of Boliden Minerals - is Sweden's largest and the world's most productive copper mine. The deposit consists of copper pyrite containing copper, gold, and silver.
In Aitik, you can see some of the world's largest machines, such as mountain trucks that weigh approximately 570 tons when fully loaded, excavators whose most enormous bucket holds approximately 56 cubic meters, wheel loaders that weigh 270 tons, and drilling machines that weigh approximately 180 tons. Welcome to us, we will tell you more in Swedish or English.
- Date:
- Wednesdays from June 11 to July 2, and August 13 to September 3. A total of 8 tours during the summer.
- Time & location: Departure at 12:00 from the Kunskapshuset parking lot (Gröna skolan), return at approximately 15:30 - click here
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- Price (adult, youth, student, senior): 549 SEK/person
- Duration: about 3,5 hours
- Important information: The age limit is 15 years; you must bring ID. Boliden Aitik provide personal protection during the visit. There may be alcohol and drug tests during the visit.
- Seat reservation: Is made to Welcome House by e-mail at visit@gallivare.se or by phone at +46 (0)970-818 100, no later than 15:00 the day before the mining tour
- Provide the following information about all participants:
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Language
- Payment: Please note that the card payment must be made on-site at Welcome House no later than 11:00 on the same day as the mining tour - click here
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If there are few registrations, individual mining tours may be cancelled, and any refunds will be made to those affected.
You can find more information about Boliden Aitik's mining operations at www.boliden.com External link, opens in new window..
Sidinformation
- Senast uppdaterad:
- 2025-05-28
- Publicerad:
- 2025-05-28