Mining oerations in Ballangen for Franzefoss Miljøkalk

The project includes establishing and operating an underground mine, converted from open pit mining.

Facts about the project

Project name

Franzefoss limestone underground mine

Employer

Franzefoss Miljøkalk AS

Type of project

Limestone extraction

Location

Municipality of Ballangen, Norway

Contract period

September 2004 – present

Form of contract

Running contract, one year at a time

Description
of project

Extraction of approx. 140-160,000 tons of limestone annually. This is further processed into various fractions/sizes.