| 09.00 |
Registration |
| 10.00 |
Opening remarks
Sami Virolainen, Head - Department of Separation Science, LUT University
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Session 1: Geopolitics and energy transition’s impact on the mining sector
For the energy transition to be successful many metals and minerals are needed. Considering geopolitics are profoundly changing the supply-chains, what does it mean for the mining sector from the perspective of security?
Chair: Prof. Saija Luukkanen
Abstracts and bios
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| 10.15–10.55 |
Keynote: Critical Minerals Strategy in Finland and the EU
Pekka Suomela, Executive Officer - Finnish Mining Association |
| 10.55–11.15 |
Supply-chain Resilience - Recent Research Findings
Professor Veli Matti Virolainen, LUT University |
| 11.15–11.35 |
Ensuring Mineral Security in a Digital Society
Juha Ilkka, Chief Preparedness Specialist and Program Director, Digital Security 2030, National Emergency Supply Agency, Finland |
| 11.35–12.30 |
Lunch |
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Session 1 continues: |
| 12.30–13.00 |
Requirements of the CRM Act and How to Tackle Future Talent Challenges
Toni Rönnberg, Regional Director - EIT Raw Materials, Baltic Sea & North |
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Exploring global perspectives: Security of Supply beyond Europe |
| 13.00–13.20 |
Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy: Jeanette Stovel, Ambassador of Canada to Finland |
| 13.20–13.40 |
Lithium in Latin America: Bolivia’s approach, America Quinteros Condoretty, Junior Researcher, LUT Business School |
| 13.40–14.00 |
Critical Minerals Sustainable Production in Chile: A Window of Opportunity to Drive a Transition Towards a Smart, Green and Inclusive economy: Dr. Osvaldo Urzúa, Karungen |
| 14.00–14.15 |
Discussion |
| 14.15–14.45 |
Break |
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Session 2: Environmental law, society and sustainability transition
Sustainability transition challenges all sectors of life. What are the challenges from the perspective of law and society when talking about mining and the mineral sector?
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Hanna-Mari Husu
Abstracts and bios
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| 14.45–15.25 |
Keynote: Critical Raw Materials for the Sustainability Transformation: Promise and Pitfalls in the Context of Legal Systems, Professor Seita Vesa, UEF |
| 15.25–15.45 |
Socially Sustainable Sourcing of Critical Raw Materials for the Green Transition: Acceptance and the Role of Citizens' Knowledge and Awareness
Tuija Jartti, Postdoctoral Researcher, UEF |
| 15.45–16.05 |
EU and Recycling of Critical Raw Materials: Stuck in Legal Limbo
Topi Turunen, Senior Research Scientist, Syke, Finnish Environment Institute |
| 16.05–16.25 |
The Green Transition – a Right Way to Safeguard our Planetary Future?
Hanna Halmeenpää, Chair of the Board, The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation |
| 16.25–16.45 |
Discussion and closing |
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Social program: |
| 19.00–22.00 |
Dinner cruise on Lake Saimaa
On Tuesday night, our conference will set sail on Lake Saimaa. Come aboard the M/S Camilla for a dinner cruise and experience the magic of the Nordic White Nights in the archipelago of the largest lake in Finland. Your conference fee includes a three-course meal and beverages. The three-hour cruise departs at 7 pm from the Lappeenranta city harbour, conveniently located within walking distance from the hotels. We look forward to welcoming you onboard! |
