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Sokli is a unique mineral deposit

Sokli’s mineral resources in Savukoski, Finland are globally unique. They would help to strengthen Europe’s self-sufficiency in important raw materials. We are now surveying the area’s mineral resources and the profitability of mining operations comprehensively, as previous studies have been based on the production of phosphate and iron. If realised, the mine would directly and indirectly employ hundreds of people and it would also become part of the Finnish battery value chain.

 

An aerial view of the Sokli mining area in Savukoski.

Phosphate and rare earth elements

In addition to phosphate and iron, the Sokli deposit contains rare earth elements (REE), manganese, vermiculite, niobium and copper. These are needed above all for food production and for helping to curb climate change.

For example, phosphate is used for fertilizers and batteries. Rare earth elements are needed for use in the electrical, electronics and automotive industries, as well as for the production of renewable energy. Manganese is utilised as an alloy, in batteries, fertilizers, as a pigment and as a reagent.

Profitability is affected by many factors

The profitability of a mine is affected by many factors, such as the world market price of the useful mineral or the valuable substance it contains, the amount of ore in the deposit, the cost of mining, the price of energy, the location of the deposit as well as permit issues.

As a mining option, we are investigating open-pit mining for laterite ores, while for phosphorites and central fracture zone, we are investigating open-pit and underground mining, depending on the location of the ore. The study also includes logistics and infrastructure solutions.

Sokli project

Scoping study of Sokli completed

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Learn more about Sokli interactively

You can familiarise yourself with the Sokli mining project based on our interactive presentation. The presentation includes satellite, drone and 3D images.

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Sokli in our news

News / 16.02.2023

Today’s announcements highlight the importance of mining and battery industry in the development of European industry

Today, Finnish Minerals Group published results of a preliminary report on the conclusions concerning the Sokli mining project and announced a new cathode materials project, which is being prepared in cooperation with FREYR Battery in Vaasa. The announcements are part of a larger development that emphasizes the relevance of mining and battery industry in Europe today.

Today, Finnish Minerals Group published results of a preliminary report on the conclusions concerning the Sokli mining project and announced a new cathode materials project, which is being prepared in cooperation with FREYR Battery in Vaasa. The announcements are part of a larger development that emphasizes the relevance of mining and battery industry in Europe today.

News / 16.02.2023

Scoping study of Sokli mining project completed – would significantly strengthen Finnish mineral production

The results of the scoping study show that the Sokli deposit in Savukoski could produce not only phosphate and iron but also various rare earth elements (REE), which are essential in the transition to using renewable energy.

The results of the scoping study show that the Sokli deposit in Savukoski could produce not only phosphate and iron but also various rare earth elements (REE), which are essential in the transition to using renewable energy.

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Pasi Heino

Pasi Heino

Project Director, Sokli Oy