Join the event to learn about critical raw materials, traceability and circularity in a Nordic perspective and hear the latest research results.
The vision for the Nordic region is to be the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. The traceability of minerals across the global value chain, reducing mining waste as well as recycling secondary raw materials are essential for developing sustainable mineral industries.
Join us for the event to learn more. The recent research results of a Nordic Sustainable Minerals project are presented.
Register at latest 12th of September
About the conference
The event is part of the Sustainable Minerals program, one of eight initiatives launched by the five Nordic ministers of trade and industry. These initiatives represent a committed effort to strengthen and enhance the Nordic region’s sustainability, supporting the vision for the Nordic region to become the most sustainable and integrated in the world by 2030.
Further information: events@gtk.fi
Program
09:00
Welcome words and practicalities
Aku Heinonen, Director, Science and Innovations, Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Co-host Kati Kiviniemi, Communications Manager, Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Nordic value chain
Peter Munch-Madsen, Senior Innovation Advisor, Nordic Innovation
Traceability for metals and minerals explained – a pivotal step towards greener future – premier of a whiteboard video
Mineral to metal traceability: a proof-of-concept study of Rare Earth Elements in the Nordic region traceability
Xuan Liu, Senior Researcher, Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Spotlight on Traceability and its importance to sustainability
Kimmo Tiilikainen, Director General, Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Piia Suvio, Director, Metallurgical Process Development, Metso
Sari Kuvaja, Development Director, Third Rock
Questions from the audience and voting
Break
Today's leftovers - tomorrow’s resources? – secondary raw materials explained. Premier of a whiteboard video
Information management and classification of secondary resources and their critical raw material potential in the Nordic countries
Leonardo Feltrin, Senior Research Specialist, Geological Survey of Finland GTK
Spotlight on secondary raw materials and their importance
Erika Ingvald, Acting Head of Department Mineral Resources, Geological Survey of Sweden SGU
Henrik Schiellerup, Director, Resources and Environment, Geological Survey of Norway
Pasi Karekivi, Business Development Director, Mining & Metals, Betolar
Questions from the audience and voting
Summary and key take aways
Lunch
13:00 - 16:30
Optional excursion to secondary raw material site Orijärvi, Salo
Guide: Anna Tornivaara, Group Manager, Geological Survey of Finland GTK
The event is arranged by Nordic Innovation, Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Geological Survey of Norway and Geological Survey of Sweden.
