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Home > Current > News > Port of Kristiansand and Glencore enter into an agreement on the reception of rock masses: An important boost for the circular economy and the port's future development

Port of Kristiansand and Glencore enter into an agreement for the reception of rock masses: An important boost for the circular economy and the port's future development

December 10, 2025

With today's signing of a new agreement on the reception of rock masses from local blasting operations, the Port of Kristiansand and Glencore Nikkelverk are taking an important joint step for future port development. The collaboration provides concrete benefits for both sustainability and regional value creation.

Nils Gjelsten, Glencore Nickel Works and Atle Johannessen, Kristiansand Port IKS sign the agreement on Wednesday morning at the Nickel Works.

Kristiansand Port IKS and Glencore Nikkelverk today sign an agreement on the handling and reception of rock masses from ongoing blasting work, including those related to new tunnels and rock halls. The agreement represents a major step for the port's further development and for the region's work with circular economy.

"The agreement with Glencore is an important step for the port's further development. I think it is fantastic that one of the port's largest users in terms of freight is contributing good "building materials" to the development of existing and new port sections," says Port Director Atle Johannessen. The collaboration shows what we can achieve when the industry and the port work in the same direction."

The port plans to receive the rock masses via Pier 20, with sea transport commencing in early March. A tender inspection and a mini-competition for the sea transport itself have been carried out. The masses will be used in development work in front of the ferry terminal and other long-term port projects.

The agreement builds on a long-standing collaboration between the Port of Kristiansand and Glencore, and makes it possible to utilize local resources in a sustainable and efficient manner.

"We are proud to contribute to a solution that both strengthens the port's long-term development and provides added value for the region. For us at Glencore, it is crucial to have a partner that can handle the rock masses in a safe and sustainable way - the Port of Kristiansand has both the expertise and ambitions to make this possible.", says Nils Gjelsten, CEO, Glencore

Nils Gjelsten and Atle Johannessen are satisfied with the new agreement between Glencore Nikkelverk and Kristiansand Havn IKS

For more information, contact:
Isabelle-Louise Aabel, Communications Manager, Port of Kristiansand

Ingunn B. Engen, communications advisor, Glencore Nickel Mine

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