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Rock Report: Navigating Nordic Exploration
How has mineral exploration progressed in the Nordics, and what really drives it? Mathias Forss, founder and CEO of GeoPool, discusses the practical challenges and experiences of the industry in a Rock Report interview. Forss explains how his own passion for geology was sparked during volunteer work in the forest and led to founding a … Read more
Europe wants to be self-sufficient in minerals – but does the data tell a different story?
Permit status in Finland and Sweden in 2025 compared to 2024. There is a lot of communication in the media, on social media, among politicians and especially within the industry about how Europe and the Nordic countries should aim for being more independent, self-sufficient and not so dependent on countries outside Europe. But is this … Read more
What is successful exploration?
The three P’s – property, processes, and people – and the interaction between these crucial parts for successful exploration. Presentation by GeoPool’s founder, Mathias Forss.
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News
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
Press releases
GeoPool founder hands over CEO role
On 1 January 2025, GeoPool founder and CEO Mathias Forss handed over the role of CEO for Nordic operations to Thomas Levin. Mathias will remain at GeoPool as President and Executive Chair, focusing on strategic development, marketing, sales, and expanding the company’s presence in the Nordics and globally while also engaging more directly with customers. … Read more
GeoPool is expanding to Central and Eastern Europe
As August approaches, we are back with more exciting news. GeoPool is opening a fourth affiliate in Slovakia, Eastern Europe. While the new steps we have taken in 2023 may seem challenging, we look forward to a bright future. GeoPool has made tremendous strides in the last three months as we have doubled the number … Read more
Mineral exploration in our neighboring country
In the summer of 2023, GeoPool will open its fourth office in Tromsø – a Norwegian city known for its rich nature and fjords. With GeoPool bringing its Finnish and Swedish expertise in mineral exploration, we hope to make our Neighboring country even more prosperous. Norway has had a remarkable revival of its mineral industry … Read more
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