GTK's role in the minerals sector

One of the main duties of the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is to promote mineral exploration and mining in Finland.

GTK is responsible for acquisition and management of geoscience information in Finland, with a particular emphasis on to providing high quality data to the exploration and mining sector. Through a comprehensive mapping and research program, GTK also identifies and documents areas with mineral potential, in order to encourage follow-up exploration and exploitation by the private sector, with the aim of supporting sustainable use of both bedrock resources and surficial deposits. All GTK discoveries are offered to the private sector through an open tendering process arranged by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Neither the Finnish Government nor GTK have any role in the downstream development of mineral deposits.

GTK offers the minerals industry expertise in Fennoscandian economic geology, as well as confidential, client-tailored exploration services, including geophysical surveys and modern chemical, mineralogical and mineral processing laboratory services, both within Finland and worldwide.