Latest Finnish Mining News

Latitude 66 secures key exploration permits for its high-grade KSB gold-cobalt project in Finland and reports strong assay results from Laverton drilling in Western Australia, setting the stage for resource growth and development studies.

Latitude 66 has locked in critical exploration permits for its high-grade KSB Project in Finland, enabling an accelerated development phase including drilling and advanced studies.

Latitude 66 has locked in exploration permits for its high-grade KSB gold-cobalt project in Finland following a key legislative amendment, while its Laverton drilling campaign in Western Australia continues to reveal promising gold mineralisation with potential for resource growth.

Latitude 66 Limited has lodged Exploration Permit applications for its KSB Project in northern Finland following a recent amendment to the Finnish Mining Act. The permits, expected in Q2 2026, will secure tenure for the project and enable further development and exploration activities.

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

The Northern Finland Administrative Court has overturned Kingsrose Mining’s exploration permit for the Penikat Project due to procedural errors by the regulator, delaying planned drilling until at least April 2026. Kingsrose remains confident in the project’s long-term potential despite the setback.

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding term sheet with LAT66 Limited to apply its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent technology to cobalt-rich concentrates from Finland’s Kuusamo projects, marking a strategic step beyond battery recycling into primary mineral processing.

Nordic Resources has appointed Henrik Grind, a seasoned mining executive with 35 years of experience in Finland and Sweden, as Country Manager to accelerate its gold and nickel-copper projects. This strategic hire coincides with the commencement of a key drill campaign at the Kopsa gold-copper project.

Latitude 66 has agreed to sell its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Joint Venture for an upfront A$2 million, with potential for further contingent payments, while progressing exploration in Australia and Finland amid regulatory challenges.

The Finnish Government’s proposed amendments to the Mining Act could resolve licensing uncertainties for Latitude 66’s KSB Project, even as key mining rights expire following a court decision.

S2 Resources reported significant progress across its Australian and Finnish projects during the March 2025 quarter, completing key geophysical surveys and drilling programs while maintaining a solid cash balance of A$2.2 million.

Latitude66 has made significant strides in its flagship KSB Project in Finland, initiating a scoping study and reporting promising exploration results, while also completing the sale of its non-core Australian Sylvania Project.