Press releases
Breaking new grounds: a professional perspective
In an age where the Earth’s territories are extensively mapped, discovering new grounds presents a rare opportunity for both geologists and explorers. Natural areas, shielded from the march of development, does not only provide a window into the ecosystems but also embodies the final frontiers of terrestrial exploration. For industry professionals, this isn’t just a … Read more
Enter Area Review!
We’ve got some great news! As fellow geologists, we can relate to the struggle of wanting to explore while being unsure of where and how to start. Are you wondering what kind of environmental, social, or governmental factors might affect your exploration plans? Or are you lacking information on the existing exploration data or historical … Read more
Hands-on information for your exploration
Understanding Quaternary geology and the historical movements of ice sheets is essential for geological exploration in Fennoscandia. GeoPool stands out for its capability to deliver tailored geological data that can be accessed immediately, making it an essential resource for geological exploration. This approach not only streamlines data acquisition but also optimises the usefulness and availability … Read more
A sustainable approach to mineral exploration
Knowing what you can do, when, where and how is crucial to a project’s success and public acceptance. In Finland, we play by the rules, and the Mining Act is one of many laws that must be followed when conducting an exploration. GeoPool considers practicality and feasibility in addition to legal and ethical guidelines for … Read more
New service : Petrographical and mineralogical studies
Petrographical examination of ore mineralogy, textures, and mineral associations, in conjunction with rock protolith and alteration determination, can significantly improve the understanding of the paragenesis of mineralisation. Identifying rock-forming and ore minerals, their textures, and their relative abundances aids in interpreting geochemical data and allows distinguishing geological processes and appropriate petrogenetic models to support exploration … Read more
Meet our newest member of the team!
Exploration activities are increasing now with the upcoming field season starting. This is encouraging! Exploration is not only about collecting data but also about analyzing and reviewing the results, trends, anomalies, correlations, and hits. Therefore, we are very encouraged to welcome Kirsi Luolavirta to our team! Kirsi likes to profile herself as a magma petrologist, … Read more
The GeoPool Exploration Hub
Embedded within the lush forests of pine and spruce, alongside the Kitinen River, lies Sodankylä, a municipality based in Northern Lapland with lots of exploration focus going on. We found Sodankylä to be the perfect place for our very own Exploration Hub! We’ve established our Hub, including diamond drill core processing facilities in the center … Read more