Mining shows its potential in Finland
In recent years, several new mines have been opened in Finland. The mining boom has increased economic activity and brought more jobs particularly in remote areas in the Northern and Eastern parts of Finland.
In 2013, there were a total of 46 mines and quarries regulated under the new Mining Act (2011) operating in Finland. The volume of metal ores extracted continues to increase, as new mines are being established and beginning to start production. The excavated volumes of industrial minerals have stayed at the previous years' level. Investments in exploration declined as in every mining field on the globe. This refers to the uncertain economic situation.