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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
Introducing Anna Shcherbakov
We are happy to announce another new addition to our team! Anna joined the Geopool team on 16th of May, and she will be responsible for Terhi Virta’s tasks while she is on maternity leave. Anna graduated from Laurea University of Applied Sciences in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After that she … 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
Welcome to the team Yordanos and Viktor!
We are adding two more geologists to the GeoPool exploration team! For us, this is extra exciting. You see, in addition to getting two new colleagues, Yordanos Chane and Viktor Grundström Mattsson are also our first full-time employed exploration geologists in Sweden. Well, if you exclude our CEO, Mathias, of course. So, this is an … 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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