Explore Finland Webinar: Investing in Exploration and Navigating Through the Permitting Process

Date & Time
March 19 2025 I 9.00 am – 10.30 am UTC-5 (Eastern time, US & Canada)

Place
Online, registration is required.
Webinar is free of charge and will not be recorded.

Hosts
Finnish Mining Authority: Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes
Geological Survey of Finland GTK

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Are you considering Finland for your exploration projects? Join our webinar to gain valuable insights into Finland’s mineral potential, regulatory landscape, and the support provided by the Finnish Mining Authority and the Geological Survey of Finland GTK.

This webinar is designed for international exploration and mining companies and investors interested in Finland.

We will provide essential information on how to navigate through Finland’s permitting process and how GTK’s expertise, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and high-quality geodata can support your operations.

Program

9.00 Opening Remarks
Hannu Lahtinen, GTK

9.05 The Finnish Mining Authority: Regulatory Framework and Permitting in Finland  

• Regulatory Framework in Finland
  Terho Liikamaa, Head of Unit, Finnish Mining Authority
• Case study of exploration permitting process
  Ilkka Keskitalo, Chief Specialist, Finnish Mining Authority

9.45 Leveraging Finland’s Geological Data for Success
Katja Lalli, GTK

• Up-to-date and high-quality geological data for exploration and mining projects
• Online services: Geo.fi, Mineral Deposits and Exploration map service MDaE, Hakku online service

10.00 GTK – Geological research services and infrastructure
Aleksi Salo, GTK

• GTK’s expertise and research infrastructure
• GTK Mintec – laboratory and pilot scale studies for exploration and mining projects

10.15 Questions and Answers Session

10.30 Webinar ends