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15.10.2025 | Finland to lead Naval Mines Cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.10.2025 12.00 Type: Press release In July 2024, the Defence Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Finland signed a Lett...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-lead-naval-mines-cooperation
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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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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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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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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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11.7.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen signs letter of intent on naval mine cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.7.2024 9.59 Type: Press release On Tuesday 9 July 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a letter of intent on naval min...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-signs-letter-of-intent-on-naval-mine-cooperation
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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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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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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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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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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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23.3.2023 | The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Mining Act on 23 March 2023. The amendments will give local residents more influence and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-will-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects
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8.9.2022 | The Government proposed amendments to the Mining Act on 8 September 2022. The amendments will improve the opportunities of influence among local residents and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-to-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects
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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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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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23.3.2023 | Finland donates defence materiel assistance to Ukraine including more of mine-clearing Leopard 2 tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.3.2023 14.15 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-donates-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-including-more-of-mine-clearing-leopard-2-tanks
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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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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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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