Mining and exploration geosciences expertise
Based in the heart of the Swedish Orefields
A leading geological consultancy based in the Swedish Arctic
Founded in 2018 by our Managing Director Ivar van der Stijl, Avannaa has established itself as a leading consultancy to the mining industry in the north of Sweden.
We are a team of 36 people, predominantly geoscientists and technicians, based in Kiruna and Gällivare. We are currently involved in more than 20 ongoing mining and exploration projects.
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Dagens Industri Gasell company for Norrbotten 2024
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The Gazelle competition recognises Sweden's fastest growing companies and is run annually by Dagens Industri as a means to celebrate the companies which contribute to growing Sweden's business community. Avannaa has been recognised for its outstanding growth and innovation, earning the prestigious title of Fastest Growing Company in Norrbotten for 2024 and growing its revenue by 1 257%between 2019-2023
Our Work
Our Services
We offer geological services for all projects from early greenfields to mine production stages:
Exploration Geology
Mine Geology
Technical Training
Support
Mine Technical Services
Additional Services
Some of our industry partners
Why Us
Location
Multinational team of Norrbotten-based geoscientists with good local and regional knowledge.
Experience
Management team with a combined experience of exploration and mining in the Nordic region of over two decades.
Network
Extensive network of technical, academic and logistical contacts within the region.
Flexibility
With knowledgeable staff close by, we can get your project up and running quickly and efficiently.
FAQs
This depends on the type, location, and duration of the project. However, being local, we are able to keep costs very competitive.
We endeavor to have a first meeting with a potential client according to the client's timeframe. From first contact we aim to have a project proposal within a week.
In the mining hub of Kiruna, Sweden. We also have ongoing permanent operations in the nearby town of Gällivare.
