Beyond Discovery is a podcast about mineral exploration, prospecting, and everything that happens behind the scenes when new mineral deposits are to be discovered and understood. The podcast is produced by GeoPool and invites voices from the industry to discuss geology, methods, decisions, risk, technology, and the realities of fieldwork. The conversations are curious and straightforward, with a focus on making a complex field easier to understand without oversimplifying the details. It is a podcast for anyone who wants to understand how discoveries are made, how prospectors think, and what it actually takes to find ore.
12 Ilkka Keskitalo from Tukes explains when mineral exploration can begin in Finland—and what may delay it
When can mineral exploration actually begin in Finland—and what can delay the start? In this episode of Beyond Discovering, Ilkka Keskitalo from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency, Tukes, explains the statutory path from application to fieldwork. The discussion covers landowner payments, collateral, Natura 2000 assessments and the possibility of starting authorised activities while a permit is under appeal.
27 Jul 2026
13 Why Finland is becoming a global mining power
Why is Finland attracting mining investments from around the world? In this episode, Aleksi Salo from Mining Finland explains how geology, innovation, infrastructure and sustainability combine to create one of the world's strongest mining ecosystems. The conversation explores export opportunities, critical minerals, research funding and why Finnish know-how extends far beyond mining itself. If you want to understand where the future of the mineral industry is heading, this episode delivers valuable insights.
Conclusions
Finland's competitive advantage is built on much more than mineral resources, it combines technology, education, infrastructure and stable regulations.
Sustainable mining requires more than legal compliance; long-term success depends on earning a social license to operate through responsible practices and innovation.
Mining Finland's mission is to help Finnish companies expand globally while attracting international investments that strengthen the country's entire mineral value chain.
The episode is hosted by Maarit Tolppanen and Mathias Forss.
10 Jul 2026
12 När prospekteringen misslyckas
Mathias Forss och Tomas Tränkner reder ut varför de flesta prospekteringsprojekt misslyckas.Det kan handla om geologiska orsaker, ekonomi, lagstiftning, marknadsläge och tillgång till personal och teknik. Men ett "misslyckande" behöver inte alltid vara ett misslyckande, det kan också vara en viktig del av kunskapsbyggandet i branschen. De diskuterar också hur tidigare borrningar, data och kärnor kan få nytt liv när andra bolag eller nya tekniker tar vid. Avsnittet ger en tydlig bild av varför malmletning är en riskfylld, långsiktig och kunskapsintensiv verksamhet.
Slutsatser
De flesta prospekteringsprojekt leder inte till gruva, men de kan ändå skapa värdefull geologisk kunskap.
Misslyckanden kan bero på geologi, ekonomi, marknad, lagstiftning eller praktiska hinder som tillgänglighet och resurser.
Prospektering är ett långsiktig risktagande där tidigare data, nya ägare och förändrade råvarupriser kan förändra ett projekts framtid.
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