Finland’s race for critical raw materials | Focus on Europe

Deep in Finland’s Arctic wilderness lie the minerals Europe urgently needs for its green industry. But plans for a copper and nickel mine in a protected natural area of Sodankylä are facing fierce opposition. Can Europe reduce its dependence on imports without sacrificing pristine landscapes? A story of competing priorities in the green transition.
Producer: Finlay Duncan

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