I am an experienced leader and expert within the metals and minerals industry with a strong technical and managerial understanding of the overall value chain. My professional background has been built in mines, smelters and refineries. I am an extrovert person who is target orientated with the ability to think strategically as a leader of organization. My ability to sense the organizational culture and capabilities facilitates the change, which has given me good results in several development projects. I can handle stress well.Keywords: mining, mineral processing, metals and minerals, sustainability, environment, safety, operations excellence and lean.
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Board MemberEndomines May 2021 - Present -
Board MemberArvo Metals Oy Apr 2024 - PresentFinland -
Member Of The Board Of AdvisorsNordic Talc Oy Apr 2020 - Present -
Board MemberFinnish Minerals Group - Suomen Malmijalostus Oy Oct 2018 - Mar 2024Helsinki Area, Finland -
Manager - Sustainabity For Ferrovan ProjectFerrovan Oy Aug 2015 - Oct 2018Oulu Area, FinlandVanadium smelter and refinery, project - FerrovMain responsibility was to lead the permitting processes, planning by-products and their markets, and participate the stakeholder dialogue during the planning phase to construct and start the vanadium smelter and refinery at Raahe, Finland. Ferrovan Oy (former Mustavaaran Kaivos Oy) was established in 2011. The company’s mission is to re-establish vanadium production in Finland by extracting vanadium from by-products. -
Chief Sustainability OfficerTalvivaara Mining Company Feb 2010 - Aug 2015FinlandMain responsibility is to lead and develop company’s business excellence, sustainability management and CR focused public affairs. The purpose is to support and develop Talvivaara’s culture transition and risk management.Talvivaara Mining Company is a base metals producer with its primary focus on nickel and zinc. Talvivaara´s main asset is the Talvivaara nickel mine in Sotkamo, Finland.
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Vice President – Qhse, Abb Oy ServiceAbb 2007 - Jan 2010Helsinki, FinlandLeads and develops service business management system, occupational safety issues and coordinates business development activities. Participates M&A projects (DD and mobilization). Member of the management group and reports to president of ABB Oy Service. ABB Service in Finland provides life cycle services on ABB’s installed base and Full Service® on specific industries. -
Vice President – EhsqBoliden 2006 - 2007Stockholm, SwedenResponsible of EHSQ (environment, occupational health, safety and quality) issues within Boliden AB. Responsibilities include lobbying of EU policies and regulations, improving safety and environmental performance and health promotion. Development of group wide management system. Leads group EHSQ network and reports to deputy CEO. Boliden AB has mining and smelter operations in four countries. The main metals are copper and zinc. -
General Manager – AdministrationBoliden 2005 - 2006Kokkola, FinlandResponsible of human recourses development, communications and occupational health issues. Responsibilities include also sustainable development issues and development of the strategy process and leadership. Member of the management group. Boliden Group ESQ advisor and member of the group HR team.
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Vice President – EhsBoliden 2004 - 2005Harjavalta, FinlandResponsible of EHS issues at Harjavalta and Pori units. Lobbying of legislation, communication with local community and authorities. Member of the management group. Copper smelter and refinery in Finland
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Manager – Environment, Boliden Harjavalta Oy.Boliden 1999 - 2004Harjavalta, FinlandResponsibility of copper smelter environmental issues, lobbying of legislation, communication with local community and authorities.Copper smelter in Harjavalta
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Head Of Process Development – Concentrating PlantOutokumpu 1993 - 1998Keminmaa, FinlandHead of Process Development at Concentrating Plant, Kemi chromium mine. Responsible of process technology, development and intelligent process control systems. Production planning and investments. -
Head Of Operations – Concentrating PlantOutokumpu 1991 - 1993Keminmaa, FinlandHead of Operations at Concentrating Plant, Kemi chromium mine. Responsible of production, laboratory and development of maintenance IT systems.
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Metallurgist For Commissioning And Start Up - Zaldivar Copper MinePlacer Dome Feb 1995 - Sep 1995ChileMetallurgist for commissioning and start up - Zaldivar copper mine, ChileResponsible of commissioning and start up of tertiary crusher plant at Zaldivar. -
Rock EngineerKalliosuunnittelu Oy Rockplan Ltd 1988 - 1991Helsinki, FinlandFeasibility studies of underground facilities. Supervision of construction sites.
Eeva Ruokonen Skills
Eeva Ruokonen Education Details
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School Of Chemical Engineering -
Helsinki University Of Technology (Mineral Processing And Geology)Mining And Mineral Engineering; -
Helsinki University Of Technology (Mining)Mining And Mineral Engineering
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Mbe (Master Of Business Excellence, Diploma)
Frequently Asked Questions about Eeva Ruokonen
What company does Eeva Ruokonen work for?
Eeva Ruokonen works for Endomines
What is Eeva Ruokonen's role at the current company?
Eeva Ruokonen's current role is D.Sc.(Tech) | Board Member.
What schools did Eeva Ruokonen attend?
Eeva Ruokonen attended Aalto University, Helsinki University Of Technology (Mineral Processing And Geology), Helsinki University Of Technology (Mining), University Of Oulu.
What skills is Eeva Ruokonen known for?
Eeva Ruokonen has skills like Mining, Mineral Processing, Business Excellence, Quality Management, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Leadership, Safety Culture, Environmental Communications, Environmental Permitting, Lean Management, Continuous Improvement.
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