The Viscaria mine in Kiruna is an important building block in the work to increase Sweden's and the EU's self-sufficiency in critical minerals. With a high copper content in assessed Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, a strategic geographical location and a growing team of experts, Viscaria is well placed to deliver high-quality copper - with stringent environmental and sustainability requirements. Through modern mining techniques, sophisticated logistics and innovative water treatment, Viscaria aims to become one of the world's most sustainable producers of copper and iron.

We are now looking for a Chief Operating Officer, COO, who wants to take a key role in the establishment of the Viscaria mine and help drive the development of a modern and sustainable mining operation for the future.

About the role

As COO, you have a key role in exploration, project implementation and planning for production start-up. You will be the link between strategy and operational implementation and create the conditions for safe, efficient and sustainable mining operations. The role is broad and involves both driving project progress and developing the future operational structures - with a focus on safety (Zero Harm), efficiency, culture and quality.

Responsibilities and tasks

Strategy & Finance

• Collaborate with the CEO in the project financing and the dialog with external partners.
• Ensure progress according to the project's master schedule, cash flow model and capital availability.
• Ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are achieved in both the short and long term.

Leadership & Organization

• Lead and support the functional managers in projects, mining, process, infrastructure/logistics and geology.
• Establish working methods, decision paths and reporting structures for future production.
• Responsible for staffing, development and succession planning within the organization.

Technology & Production

• Contribute technical and operational expertise in exploration, mills, open pit, underground, logistics and infrastructure
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• Responsible for critical procurements prior to planned start of production
• Identify, evaluate and manage risks and ensure effective action plans.

Collaboration & representation

• Establish and develop close partnerships with colleagues in leadership roles and ensure effective collaboration across the organization.
• Represent Viscaria in external forums and industry organizations and establish and develop relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Mine or civil engineering degree in mechanical, chemical or process engineering
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• Many years of experience in leading roles in the mining industry (preferably 20+ years)
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• Documented experience in managing complex projects from planning to operation with a focus on efficiency, safety and profitability.
• Deep understanding of project finance and capital structure and ability to make strategic decisions that strengthen both investments and operations.
• An inspirational leader who builds trust, creates engagement and inspires teams to work safely, collaborate effectively and grow together.
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• Communicates fluently in Swedish and English in both speech and writing.

Last date for application: September 22, 2025

Start date: According to agreement

About Viscaria
The mining company Viscaria was founded in 2006 under the name Avalon. In 2015, the company was transformed into Copperstone Resources, and in May 2024, when we received our environmental permit, we changed our name to Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria.

Today, we are a company that is scaling up to become a modern and responsible producing mining company through the reopening of the Viscaria mine in Kiruna. By using modern technology, Viscaria is well placed to deliver high quality and responsibly produced copper - an important contribution to the transition to renewable energy sources.