VISION 2050
Finland is a global leader in the sustainable utilisation of mineral resources
and the minerals sector is one of the key foundations of the Finnish national economy.
The significance of minerals
“Material well-being requires the use of minerals – anything you can’t grow,
you have to dig from the ground.”
Minerals sector technologies and services
“Regardless of the location of an underground mine, 70–90% of the technology
required by the mine originates from Finland and Sweden.”
Global challenges
“Population growth, higher living standards and technology
development
require more extensive and diverse mining activity.”
Natural stone industry
“Raw materials extracted in Finland are also refined in Finland.”
The Finnish minerals sector
“Diversity in the minerals sector offers competitive advantage for Finland.”
The minerals sector as an opportunity for Finland
“Changes in the global raw material sector represent a major opportunity
for Finland.”