Outokumpu Mining Hub
Services for the mining industry of the future
Outokumpu Mining Hub focuses on helping companies to design out waste and implement sustainable processes and technologies for mine waste management and water treatment. We provide services which are becoming an essential part of mining operations around the world.
Services for the mining industry of the future
Our services
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Optimization and utilisation of mine waste and other side streams
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Mine waste management and closure solutions of waste areas
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Water treatment and recycling in the mining industry
The first two service areas focus on secondary materials, such as tailings, optimization of different side streams, recovering valuables from mineral side streams and closure solutions of waste areas.
The third service area provides comprehensive solutions related to mine water treatment and water recycling.
Outokumpu Mining Hub
The green transition requires cooperation and innovation
Business Joensuu and GTK together with companies have formed a cooperation network that develops and offers sustainable solutions for the future needs
of the mining and mineral sector, such as water treatment and recycling, and more efficient utilisation of waste rocks and tailings.
The core of the innovation cluster, Outokumpu Mining Hub, is located in Outokumpu.
Extensive ongoing investment in GTK Mintec’s laboratory facilities, intelligent tailings research, and the digital development environment create a strong foundation for the cluster’s operations.
We are building a globally unique product development and business environment that utilises the special expertise of each cluster operator.
Outokumpu Mining Hub cluster operators
Business Joensuu
GTK
Epse Oy
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Fatec Oy
FinnCobalt Oy
Ima Engineering Ltd Oy
Precision mining with Smart Sensors
- Mine-to-Mill Optimization
- Real-time Ore Grade Data
- Bulk Ore Sorting Feasibility Studies
IMA Engineering specializes in sampling and analysis solutions for mining, offering innovative sensor technologies for ore grade measurement. IMA’s Smart Mining solutions enhance mining productivity by ore sorting, grade control, and process optimization by reducing waste rock dilution, tailings, and water and energy consumption. With over 30 years of expertise in online analyzers, IMA is pioneer for sensor applications for conveyor belts, drill cuttings, drill cores, and mineral slurries, delivering tailored solutions to improve profitability, even for low-grade deposits.
Reference:
IMA Autosampler - Prevent risks of silica exposure in mining
Metso Finland Oy
Process Genius Oy
Tapojärvi Oy
Tecwill Oy
Concrete solutions for tunneling and mining
- Concrete plants to mix shotcrete, fibercrete, CAF and grout for underground construction in tunneling and mining.
Tecwill Ltd. is a world leader in mobile and stationary concrete batching and mixing plants, providing reliable, modern solutions for high-quality concrete production.
Our AI‑controlled weighing and moisture‑control technology delivers consistent concrete for any application and mix design.
This unique combination streamlines operations and boosts efficiency for mining and tunneling projects.
Reference:
Mobile concrete and shotcrete mixing plant COBRA C40 at a tunnel project in Iceland.
Industrial Water Ltd
Weeefiner Oy
Leave nothing behind
- Innovative solutions for mine waters and process streams
Weeefiner specializes in material recovery and innovative water treatment. Our innovative 4D Scavenger technology enables the recovery of valuable dissolved metals and nutrients while addressing today's water challenges in industry.
Reference: Battery metal recovery from Terrafame mine water with On Demand equipment
Sofi Filtration Oy
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Re-inventing the value in water
- Smart filtration of industrial wastewater
- Recovery of valuables and water
- Smarter water reuse
- Optimal filtration performance and process efficiency
We are a Finnish technology company designing and supplying industry with our proprietary self-cleaning filtration systems. With over 2,000 filtration tests and hundreds of filters delivered around the world, you can rely on our expertise when it comes to separating fine particles. We know fines.
Reference: Sofi Filtration serves Anglo American in reducing the environmental impact of exploration in Sakatti
Keko Geopolymeerit Oy
Building bridges between academic research and industrial solutions.
- Research and Development
- Piloting
- Custom Geopolymer Products and Projects
Our services range from research and development to piloting and custom projects. Depending on the need, we can provide reports, feasibility studies, and laboratory testing, or support larger efforts such as pilot-scale trials, research collaborations, or the development of new geopolymer and other inorganic material solutions, often based on industrial side streams and by-products.
Reference: The world’s first city letters made of geopolymer concrete were erected in Oulu.
