Future Mining and Mineral is a unique meeting place for discussing Nordic policy issues. The conference will provide an opportunity for broadened Nordic cooperation.
Discussions will result in a declaration of intent containing guidelines to help us achieve jointly set goals.

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The Conference aims to stimulate dialogue between those representing opposing interests regarding land use for mining and minerals exploration, the purpose of which is to develop new methods to help the opposing parties approach each other so that they may not only accept each other but also promote developments that are mutually beneficial.

How do we design attractive workplaces based on gender equality, diversity and sustainability in the mining sector? The mining sector is moving from macho to modern. How can this be done quicker and smoother? Is digitalisering a threat or a possibility for the mining skills and organisation of the future?

The digital transformation of (the) mining (industry) is forcing the industry to optimize mining efficiency with cutting-edge technologies.
How can mining operations take advantage of these emerging technologies? How can digital transformation help mining companies keep pace with other industries?

Technological advances and a new wave of government incentives are driving a potential global revolution in transport and energy storage trends. Car manufacturers are eager to build new electric vehicle fleets, demand for the commodities which make up the lithium-ion batteries which power electric cars is beginning to skyrocket. Forecasts point to increased demand over the next decade for lithium, graphite, cobalt, nickel and rare earths, prompting a surge in investment in new projects.

The session will explore the future of the battery minerals and the issues developers are likely to face as the EV revolution heats up.

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What are the latest trends and issues, both technical and non-technical, that are having an impact on exploration in the Nordic mining industry today?

Picture for a moment exploration in the Nordic countries that is both sustainable and competitive, operating responsibly and successfully to find the minerals and metals that are essential to modern life.

Here we will be looking at sustainability in exploration and mining and how this impacts on environment and affects local communities, while at the same time concentrating on technological aspects and the latest innovative contributions to systems, processes, production, and safety.

Transportation has become an increasingly integrated part of the production chains of all kinds of processing industry today.

What extent of infrastructure investment is needed – particularly into railways and shipping – to enable large-scale developments in basic industries to take place in the north of Norway, Sweden and Finland?

How will exports and growth, rural development and the labour market be affected?