FinnAust Mining PLC â Disclaimer - Geological Survey of Finland
FinnAust Mining PLC â Disclaimer - Geological Survey of Finland
FinnAust Mining PLC â Disclaimer - Geological Survey of Finland
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The Advantages <strong>of</strong> Exploring in <strong>Finland</strong><br />
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FINLAND GEOLOGY AND POTENTIAL<br />
• ~300km base metals province along Archaean cratonic<br />
margin<br />
• Numerous copper/nickel/zinc mines and occurrences<br />
• Main deposit types: Outokumpu, VMS and Gabbro hosted<br />
• Key mines : Outokumpu, Pyhäsalmi, Hammaslahti,<br />
Enonkoski, Kylylahti<br />
• Most exploration & mining activities ended in early 1990’s<br />
JURISDICTION<br />
• <strong>Finland</strong> rated #1 global mining destination 2012 and #5 in<br />
2011 (Fraser Institute)<br />
• Excellent infrastructure: roads, power, towns, rail etc<br />
• Low start up costs, low underground mining costs,<br />
residential workforce
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