Explore Finland Webinar 2026 – Investing in Exploration and Navigating Through the Permitting Process

Date & Time

Wednesday, 18 March 2025
17.00-18.30 pm Finnish time (UTC+2)
16.00-17.30 pm Swedish time (UTC +1)
15.00-16.30 pm UK time (UTC+0)
11.00 am Toronto & New York time (UTC-4)

Format

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

About the webinar

Are you considering Finland for your exploration projects? Join us to learn why Finland is a stable, predictable, and competitive operating environment for exploration and mining.

This webinar offers a practical and insight-driven overview of Finland’s mineral potential, permitting and regulatory framework, and the support available throughout the exploration and mining project lifecycle.

The Finnish Mining Authority will present the latest developments in permitting and regulation. The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) will highlight how its expertise, research infrastructure, and high-quality geodata support efficient and responsible project development.

In addition, a company operating in Finland will share its practical experience of exploration and project development in the country. Mining Finland and the Finnish Mining Association will introduce the Finnish mining cluster and its collaboration opportunities.

To Whom

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

Registration

Registration for the webinar will open soon.

Program

Opening Remarks
Hannu Lahtinen, Geological Survey of Finland

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

Practical experience of exploration and project development in Finland
Company name will be published soon

Finland’s High-Quality Geological Data and Online Services
Geological Research Services and Infrastructure
Katja Lalli, Geological Survey of Finland

Questions and Answers Session

Contact information

For further information please contact: events@gtk.fi