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Finnish mining expertise continues to find new opportunities in international markets. The expansion of Mining Finland member company Comadev from Rovaniemi into Africa demonstrates how industry networks, international cooperation and the courage to explore new markets can turn opportunities into concrete business growth.  From Finnish expertise to international opportunities  Based in Rovaniemi, Comadev specialises in … Read more

Finland’s mineral sector is entering a new phase of research, innovation and collaboration. The More than a Mine leading company project, built around the Sokli mineral deposit in Savukoski and co-funded by Business Finland, aims to strengthen Finland’s mineral value chain while creating new opportunities for companies, research organisations and technology providers.  Running until 2030, … Read more

Guest article by Wille Eerola, Honorary Consul General of Pakistan in Finland and Chairman of the Finland Pakistan Business Council. Pakistan is emerging as an increasingly interesting market for Finnish mining technology and expertise. In this guest article, Wille Eerola looks at the opportunities developing in the country and the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum … Read more

Mining Finland has launched its renewed website, developed in collaboration with Finnish digital learning technology company Mobie. The renewal brings together Mining Finland’s activities, member services, industry information, and international opportunities in a modernised, multilingual digital environment available in Finnish and English. At the same time, it introduces a completely new addition to our member … Read more

Mining Finland is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished professionals to its Board: Iina Vaajamo (Metso), Tuuli Kalliosalo (GTK), and Mikko Sopanen (Titanor).  These new members bring extensive expertise across mining, metallurgy, international business development, and strategic leadership, further strengthening Mining Finland’s mission to promote sustainable growth and global competitiveness in the Finnish … Read more

She brings experience in communications, marketing, and event coordination across startups, the municipal sector, and international companies. Having lived and worked abroad, she offers an international perspective and strong cross-cultural understanding. Her background combines strategic communications expertise with hands-on event management, supporting visibility and stakeholder engagement. In her role, Vilma-Sofia will help strengthen Mining Finland’s … Read more

The Board of Mining Finland ry (Association) has selected a new CEO. Mr. Aleksi Salo, has been appointed to the position. He moves to the role from the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), where he served as an Account Manager, and will begin leading the Mining Finland Association in November. The current CEO, Lasse Moilanen, will … Read more