Mineral strategy
TEM126:00/2023 Development
The strategy will contain a common view of the raw material supply situation in the minerals sector and industry as well as main policies and their objectives. The work primarily aims to promote the growth of the Finnish mineral cluster in order to strengthen the clean transition and Europe’s strategic autonomy. Another objective is to increase the value added of the raw materials from the mining industry.
Basic information In progress
Project number TEM126:00/2023
Case numbers VN/32318/2023
Set by Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Term/schedule 19.12.2023 – 31.12.2024
Date of appointment 19.12.2023
Relation to the Government Programme
Orpo
Luku 6 Kasvun kaava
Alaluku 6.1 Nostetaan yrittäjyyden ja omistajuuden arvostusta
Goals and results
The Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government states that the Government will prepare a new mineral strategy.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a steering group to prepare a mineral strategy in accordance with the Government Programme on 19 December 2023. The strategy is due to be completed by the end of 2024.
Starting points
Finland’s previous mineral strategy was prepared in 2010. The 2010 mineral strategy highlights the importance of the availability and production of natural resources and the risks arising from the uneven geographical distribution of mineral resources.
Achieving the objectives of the green and digital transition (the so-called dual transition) is expected to increase the need for raw materials. Access to raw materials is also essential for the defence sector. The crises of recent years, such as the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have demonstrated the vulnerability of the raw material supply in Finland and the entire EU. The European Union has taken action in this regard. The European Critical Raw Materials Act is due to come into force at the beginning of 2024. In addition to EU measures, national measures have been considered to be necessary in Finland.
The global instability has revealed our economic and political dependence on raw materials. Access to critical raw materials is also a bottleneck in the transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy system. In addition to mineral self-sufficiency, Finland must also strengthen the sustainability and circular economy of the mining sector. The preparation of a mineral strategy is very topical against this backdrop.
Additional information
The strategy will contain a common view of the raw material supply situation in the minerals sector and industry as well as main policies and their objectives. The work primarily aims to promote the growth of the Finnish mineral cluster in order to strengthen the clean transition and Europe’s strategic autonomy. Another objective is to increase the value added of the raw materials from the mining industry and to boost the creation of innovation ecosystems.
The term of the steering group extends from 19 December 2023 to 31 December 2024. The interest groups that are not represented in the steering group will have an opportunity to comment on the draft strategy. If necessary, key themes may be prepared by sub-groups that may include experts and representatives from other interest groups.
Valmistelu
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26.11.2024 Turvallisuus- ja kemikaalivirasto TUKES
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Kitkan Viisaat ry; Lausunto
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26.11.2024 Suomen Ammattiliittojen Keskusjärjestö SAK ry
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Hannukainen Mining Oy; lausunto Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab PDF
26.11.2024 Hannukainen Mining Oy
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26.11.2024 Keskuskauppakamari ry
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26.11.2024 Suomen luonnonsuojeluliiton Lapin piiri ry
WWF Suomi; lausunto Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab PDF
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26.11.2024 Matkailu- ja Ravintolapalvelut MaRa ry (1)
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25.11.2024 Lapin liitto
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25.11.2024 Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)
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25.11.2024 Metsähallitus
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25.11.2024 Saimaa ilman kaivoksia ry
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22.11.2024 Kainuun liitto
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11.11.2024 Finnwatch ry (1)
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15.8.2024 Sihteeristö
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19.6.2024 Sihteeristö
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29.5.2024 Sihteeristö
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17.1.2024 Sihteeristö
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20.12.2023 Sihteeristö
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Person
Role, Term
Tasa, Sari
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: General secretary
19.12.2023 – 31.12.2024
Kangaspunta, Teo
Johtava asiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Person in charge
19.12.2023 –
Kangaspunta, Teo
Johtava asiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Project contact person
19.12. – 29.12.2023
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Working group appointed to prepare a national mineral strategy
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