WHY COME TO FINLAND
Geology and database
Finland is located on the Fennoscandian shield, which has strong similarities to Canada and Australia indicating strong mineral potential. The area is still much unexplored
GTK maintains online maps, which show the mineral deposits, mines and drilling sites in Finland as well as a comprehensive selection of geological data sets. This data is readily available for exploration and mining companies.
Research
and development
Finland hosts leading education, research and development facilities. The government strongly supports research organizations and private companies to develop green and sustainable mining technologies.
Infrastructure
Advanced transport infrastructure and logistics are key strengths of Finland’s domestic economy Business is served by an extensive network of roads and railways, and by a vast network of waterways, canals and sea lanes. Energy pricing is competitive and power grid covers the whole country.
Policy and social environment
Finland is politically and socially stable and ranked one of lowest risk countries in the world. Regulation base is predictable. Finland is consistently rated among the top countries for mining policy and its legislation.
HOW TO COME TO FINLAND - RESOURCES
Finland has systematically developed its mining cluster. Today the cluster is strong consisting of more than ten mining related universities and research organizations, more than 200 mining technology and service providers, over 40 mines and ten smelters and steel mills. Consequently Finland is considered one of the most attractive mining jurisdiction in the world not only due to the geology, but also due to its well developed and innovative mining ecosystem. Finland is an excellent hub for mining technology development.
You get all the resources below.
However, Mining Finland is ready to help you every step of the way!
SUPPORTING FINNISH MINING COMMUNITY
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FINNISH MINERALS GROUP
Finnish Minerals Group aims to build a leading ecosystem for battery production in Europe. We own, manage and develop companies, an investment programme and R&D projects related to the Finnish battery and mining cluster. Maximising the value of Finnish minerals is the driving force of our operations. We want partnerships that take Europe one step closer to electric mobility and more sustainable future.
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FINNVERA
Finnvera provides financing for the start, growth and internationalisation of enterprises and guarantees against risks arising from exports. Finnevra strengthens the operating potential and competitiveness of Finnish enterprises by offering loans, domestic and export credit guarantees, and other services associated with the financing of exports. The included risks are shared between Finnvera and other providers.
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FINNMIN
The Finnish Mining Association, founded in 1999, is a promoting and cooperative organization for Finnish companies operating in the extractive industry. It promotes competitiveness and the operational preconditions for it, the largest and most important sector in Finland. FINNMIN includes almost 50 members: mining operators, contractors, equipment and machinery suppliers, service providers and exploration companies.
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BUSINESS FINLAND
Finland is a source of continuous innovations with global impact. Explore what Finnish key industries have to offer.
Business Finland is the Finnish government organisation for innovation funding and trade, travel and investment promotion. The organisation has 600 experts who work in 40 offices globally and in 16 regional offices around Finland. It is also part of the Team Finland network. -
UNIVERSITIES
Finland has a high educational level and know-how, reflected in the global scale of the Finnish mining technology companies. Three universities of applied sciences offer mining education, from exploration, to mining technologies and mineral processing. Also, they bring programs in mobile analytics laboratory, geopolymer technology and augmented reality. Seven universities offer geology or mining process technology education &research.
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VTT
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is one of the leading research and technology organisations in Europe. Their research and innovation services give their partners all over the world a competitive edge. VTT paves the way for the future by developing new smart technologies, profitable solutions and innovation services.
Thus, it turns global challenges into sustainable growth for both business and society. -
TUKES
The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (TUKES), administers mining permits and licenses.
The licensing and supervisory authority promotes the safety and reliability of products, services and industrial activities.
They supervise products, services and production systems in our fields of operation and enforce the relevant legislation. Their purpose is to protect people, property and the environment from risks to safety. -
GTK
The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) serves as a national geo-scientific information centre and provides data, testing and consulting services on the mineral deposits in Finland and abroad.
Moreover, they provide geological expertise, in order to create solutions for sustainable growth.
Their over 400 professionals offer expert and research services. Moreover, they are also developing digital solutions and a broad range of laboratory services. -
KAIVOSVASTUU NETWORK
The Kaivosvastuu network is an independent and transparent network that brings together the mining industry and its stakeholders to discuss, negotiate and develop more sustainable mining. The aim is to find tools for responsible mining, increase synergies between local livelihoodsand businesse; and avoid conflicts.