Finland cannot be a pioneer in the development of green technology while outsourcing the production of vital minerals to third countries outside Europe at the same time, writes Jani Lösönen in our blog.

Kotka is making a determined effort to foster battery industry in the city, writes Mayor Esa Sirviö in our blog.

The spread of electric cars has continued to increase significantly, creating a unique battery ecosystem in Finland, Vesa Koivisto, SVP of Battery Operations, writes in our blog.

The shipbuilding industry is already developing battery technology that would bring ships into the hybrid age, Steveco Oy’s Kari Savolainen explains in our blog.

A European rare earth element value chain for the availability of critical raw materials would be achievable with sufficient support, Development Manager Kaisa Kiipula writes in our blog.

The updated strategy of Finnish Minerals Group raises some concrete actions for promoting the electrification of transport and building a responsible battery value chain in Europe, writes Matti Hietanen, CEO of the company.

Southeast Finland is known as a highly industrialised region that has what it takes to enter the battery industry, Harri Eela of Cursor writes in our blog.

The battery strategy should be Finland’s key project that is aligned with infrastructure investments, Mayor of Vaasa Tomas Häyry writes in our blog.

The high growth battery industry offers new business opportunities for various operators. In Europe, the battery industry needs to co-evolve with the circular economy.