More than a Mine (MTAM) program launch 

More than a Mine program started by Sokli Oy  aims to transform the mineral deposit in Finnish Lapland into a leading R&D and demonstration platform for critical raw materials, Further, it will pilot next-generation mining and processing technologies and extending the value chain into high-demand areas such as EV battery chemicals and permanent magnets for wind turbines.  

The program is built on partnership. If you want to partner in developing cutting-edge technologies and securing Europe’s raw material future, join us in the More than a Mine launch event! 

More than a Mine R&D Veturi program for leading companies is transforming Sokli's mineral deposit in Finnish Lapland into a leading R&D and demonstration platform for critical raw materials. 

Please register using the form on the right. Upon registration, download the calendar reservation to your downloads and save/import it to your calendar. Registration closes on 11th Sep! 

 Thu, 17th September 2026 at 11:40-17:30  
  Keilasatama 5, Espoo 

How: F2F event in Keilasatama, Espoo.* 

What: At the launch, you will hear what the program is aiming to achieve, and what is the motivation behind it. You will also learn about the R&D themes and concrete upcoming activities of the program and who can join the program.

Agenda (subject to change) 

11:40 Registration & refreshments
12:10 Welcome & practicalities, Markku Heino, Spinverse (moderator)
12:15 Keynote session
- Lassi Noponen, Director General and CEO at Business Finland, Creating an innovation ecosystem
- Matti Hietanen, CEO of Finnish Minerals Group, Building Europe’s critical raw materials future: from resource security to industrial renewal
- Pasi Heino, Acting CEO of Sokli, Building the mine of the future: from planning to reality​​
- Kari Vyhtinen, Chairman of the Board of Sokli and CEO of Endomines,  More than a Mine: accelerating Sokli’s journey from resource to industrial ecosystem​
13:00 Sokli & More than a Mine project overview
- Mission, objectives and main R&D themes, Kasperi Karhapää, Sokli
- Introduction to the Ecosystem and key research challenges, Jani Adolfsson-Tallqvist
13:30 Coffee break & networking
14:15 Thematic sessions: MTAM work packages, ecosystem collaboration & partner views
 - Intelligent resource development technologies for Critical Raw         Materials WP leader: Mikko Numminen, Sokli & partner views 
-  Energy- and resource-efficient mining technologies, WP leader: Jani Ollikainen, Sokli & partner views 
- Processing solutions for Rare Earth Elements, LFP cathode chemicals, and alloying materials for defence applications, WP leader: Arno-Matti Kirpala, Sokli & partner views
- ESG Excellence for the Sokli Carbon Neutral Mine, WP leader: Antti Petänen & partner views
16:15 Call for action, Jani Adolfsson-Tallqvist
16:20 Networking session with refreshments: Meet key experts from Sokli and participating organizations, bring your ideas into discussions and build these further with partners!