2012-03-05
The first comprehensive overview on metallic mineral deposits and metallogeny in Norway, Sweden, Finland and NW Russia
The book Mineral Deposits and Metallogeny of Fennoscandia describes areas of known metal deposits and potential areas for future metal ore discoveries in the Fennoscandian Shield and overlying geological units (Norway, Sweden, Finland and NW Russia).
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2012-02-16
Guide on Best Environmental Practices for the Mining Industry
The best environmental practices of the metal-ore mining industry have been compiled in a comprehensive guide Best environmental practices in metal ore mining operations for all actors in the sector. The publication is in Finnish.
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2012-01-25
Adapting to climate change in the countries surrounding the Baltic
The third international BaltCICA conference was held on 18–19 January 2012 in Helsinki. The purpose of the conference was to present practical methods of adapting to the effects of climate change in the Baltic Sea Region. The project duration has been from February 2009 to January 2012.
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Nuummite, Kainuanmäki, Paltamo, northern Finland. Found by Asko Kontinen. Field width 2.4 mm. Polarizing microscope photo: Kari A. Kinnunen.