Sources · Mining

Swedish terms, in brief

SGU

Sveriges geologiska undersökning, the Geological Survey of Sweden. The state agency responsible for mapping the country's geology and managing mineral information.

Bergsstaten

The mining inspectorate. A division of SGU, headed by the bergmästare (chief mining inspector), which decides applications for exploration permits and mining concessions.

Bolagsverket

The Swedish Companies Registration Office. Maintains the national registers of limited companies, board members and beneficial owners, and enforces annual report filing.

Undersökningstillstånd

An exploration permit. Grants the right to search for metals or minerals within a defined area, normally for three years. Does not grant the right to mine.

Bearbetningskoncession

A mining concession. The separate, considerably stricter permission required before any extraction can begin.

Verklig huvudman

Beneficial owner. The natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company, as required to be registered under EU anti-money-laundering directives.

Årsredovisning

Annual report. Mandatory filing for Swedish limited companies; late submission triggers escalating fees and, eventually, compulsory liquidation proceedings.