Castrén & Snellman has authored the Finland Chapter to the Chambers Mining 2026 Global Practice Guide, providing an in-depth analysis of the legal framework and key aspects governing Finland’s mining sector.
20.2.2026
C&S authors the Chambers Mining 2026 Global Practice Guide’s Finland Chapter
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The Mining 2026 guide provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory framework on the mining sector in Finland, including the information on:
- The mineral rights
- Environmental protection requirements and community engagement obligations
- The impact of climate change legislation and ESG considerations on mining operations
- Mining investments and finance
- Taxation on mining
- Trends and developments of Finland’s mining sector
The Finland Chapter delves into the core structure of mining legislation, highlighting the mining sector’s increasingly important role as one of Finland’s key industries, driven by the country’s good geological potential, particularly given its significance in the green transition. It also examines the regulatory and fiscal treatment of mining and exploration, as well as current trends shaping the future of Finland’s mining sector.
The Finland Chapter is now available in the Chambers Mining 2026 Global Practice Guide, an essential resource for mining industry professionals and legal practitioners worldwide.
The Finland Chapter was authored by Castrén & Snellman’s experts Tarja Pirinen, Fiiu Linninen, Marius af Schultén, Konsta Peussa and Noora Ahonen.
Castrén & Snellman advises Finnish and international clients on complex environmental and mining law matters, transactions, financing, dispute resolution and the full scope of business law throughout the entire lifecycle of mining projects.
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