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How Does Mineral Exploration Impact the Environment? Lack of Research Makes Impact Assessment More Difficult
The Geological Survey of Finland GTK and the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) have launched a research project to examine the environmental impacts of mineral exploration. This research focuses particularly on the impacts of mineral exploration drilling on groundwater, watercourses and biodiversity. The aim is to increase researched information to support decision-making and to develop methods for reducing the environmental risks of mineral exploration.