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12.2.2026 | The Sokli deposit in Savukoski is one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements. Its phosphate reserves are estimated to cover up to one fifth of the European Union’s phosphate needs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-capitalise-finnish-minerals-group-with-eur-65-million-to-advance-sokli-mining-project
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6.11.2025 | On 6.11.2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on amending the Mining Act. The proposal would specify the obstacles to granting an exploration permit. In this context, provisions would also be laid down on compensations to safeguard the rights of landowners in situations where activities under the Mining Act continue on their land.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-amendments-to-mining-act
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13.11.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure more Finnish naval mines Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.11.2024 13.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure naval mines, support and t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-more-finnish-naval-mines
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4.5.2026 | Additional capital totalling EUR 200 million will enable the gradual ramp-up of the project. Keliber is the first lithium project in Europe with integrated production from mine to refinery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-inject-eur-40-million-in-capital-into-finnish-minerals-group-for-ramp-up-of-keliber-lithium-project
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1.3.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend the annually organised PDAC, the world’s largest mineral exploration and mining event, and the meeting of mining ministers in Toronto, Canada on 3-4 March 2024. The main theme of the meeting will be responsible mining and the clean transition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-participate-in-the-world-s-largest-mining-industry-event-with-companies-operating-in-finland
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30.5.2023 | The amended Mining Act will enter into force on 1 June 2023. The amended law will increase the influence of local residents and put more emphasis on environmental considerations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-mining-act-to-enter-into-force-on-1-june
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9.6.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment publishes outlook reports on the current and future situation of specific sectors. On 9 June 2023, we published an outlook report for the food and mining sectors, in which we address the factors and trends shaping the development of these sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/the-2023-outlook-reports-for-the-food-and-mining-sectors-published
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23.2.2022 | On 23 February 2022, the Government parties agreed on the key content of the reform of the Mining Act. The reform has been prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, together with the relevant stakeholders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-the-mining-act-to-be-circulated-for-comments-minister-for-economic-affairs-lintila-stresses-the-necessary-conditions-for-sustainable-mining
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27.4.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a Team Finland trade mission to Australia and New Zealand between 28 April and 5 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-australia-and-new-zealand
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23.2.2023 | Finland's latest defence materiel package to Ukraine includes three Leopard 2 mine clearing tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.2.2023 12.05 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The Pre...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-latest-defence-materiel-package-to-ukraine-includes-three-leopard-2-mine-clearing-tanks-
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22.12.2021 | The Act on the Safe Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals and Explosives, the Mining Act and the Nuclear Energy Act will be amended as of 31 December 2021. The legislative amendments will complement the implementation of EU legislation in national legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-chemicals-safety-act-mining-act-and-nuclear-energy-act
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28.5.2021 | According to a study, levying taxes on profit from mining operations would be the most effective way to implement a separate mine tax. The goal of the research project between the VATT Institute for Economic Research, the Finnish Environment Institute and KPMG was to identify a tax instrument that would guarantee reasonable income for society from the extraction of non-renewable natural resourc...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-group-recommends-mine-tax-to-be-based-on-profit
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20.2.2020 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a working group to support the reform of the Mining Act, which aims to improve the level of environmental protection and ensure the operating conditions of mines, while also improving local acceptance and influencing opportunities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-support-the-reform-of-the-mining-act
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6.7.2020 | 2020 INGO Call for Proposals: Humanitarian Mine Action Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 6.7.2020 14.47 Type: News item The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) announces a Call for Proposals for International Non-Governmental...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/2020-ingo-call-for-proposals-humanitarian-mine-action
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9.9.2021 | The GTK Mintec pilot plant and laboratories in Outokumpu, operated by the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), will get new office and laboratory facilities. This will facilitate the development of sustainable mining and the circular economy to respond to the challenges of climate change, the green transition and digitalisation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-laboratory-and-office-facilities-in-outokumpu-for-gtk-mintec-a-developer-of-sustainable-mining-and-circular-economy-solutions
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2.2.2026 | Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will visit the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and South Africa from 2 to 10 February 2026. The purpose of the visit is to promote exports of Finnish companies and to strengthen Finland’s role in the mineral value chains.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-to-visit-the-united-arab-emirates-zambia-and-south-africa
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State ownership steering and ownership policy State ownership policy is active, open and pragmatic. The State develops its shareholdings using the tools of a responsible owner and aims for a long-term increase in ownership value. The premises for ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering
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15.4.2026 | Finland and Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen their bilateral collaboration especially in marine industry and Arctic matters. The MoU was signed by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto and Canada’s Minister of Industry Melanie Joly in Ottawa on 14 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-canada-to-deepen-their-cooperation-in-arctic-maritime-industry-and-technology
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6.11.2025 | Finland submitted the national exploration programme required by the European Critical Raw Materials Act to the European Commission on 12 September 2025. The programme has now been published on the website of the Geological Survey of Finland. The proposal for the programme was prepared by the Geological Survey of Finland and the programme was approved by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/national-exploration-programme-under-european-critical-raw-materials-act-submitted-to-commission
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Valtioneuvoston kirjelmä eduskunnalle valtioneuvoston jäsenten sidonnaisuuksista (Ikonen, Puisto ja Poutala) Eduskunnan työjärjestyksen 29 §:n mukaisesti eduskunnalle lähetetään perustuslain 63 §:ssä tarkoitettu selvitys valtioneuvoston jäsenten s...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/189182