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More than a Mine: Developing and piloting next-gen mining processes
Project aims to turn Finland into a leading global hub for Critical Raw Materials extraction, processing & use. More than a Mine programme develops and pilots next-generation mining and processing technologies that enable the refining of raw materials in Finland.
€75 m
estimated cost of programme
€10 m
for leading company
€20 m
for partnership projects
5 years
of collaboration
About the project
The goal of the More than a Mine programme, led by Sokli, is to create an extensive industrial ecosystem in Finland focusing on processing and valorising critical and strategic raw materials.
Impact of the project:
The programme aims to make an impact on battery value chain expansion, permanent magnet value creation, side stream utilisation, R&D knowledge and infrastructure upgrade, superior sustainability and water management.
Funding instrument Business Finland Veturi
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse supported Sokli in their successful funding application process.
Spinverse was also chosen as a partner to support the management and implementation of the programme.
Building on Spinverse’s extensive experience in supporting leading companies in the planning, set-up and running of Veturi programmes, Spinverse provides strong hands-on support in ecosystem coordination, project governance, communications and follow-up reporting, helping ensure effective execution and long-term impact.
Spinverse provided very active and professional support throughout the preparation stage and played a key role in the successful application of the Sokli More than a Mine Veturi.
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
About the project
The LIFE Lit4Nature aims to establish a stronger, evidence-based system for biodiversity conservation and restoration across Lithuania. Major focus will be placed on strengthening the national biodiversity monitoring system, improving data collection and integration and on introducing innovative monitoring approaches to support evidence-based conservation and restoration decisions.
Impact of the project:
The project aims to boost stronger biodiversity and ecosystem recovery across Lithuania through nationwide conservation and restoration. Further, it wants to achieve better national coordination for efficient and well targeted conservation measures and their funding.
Funding instrument LIFE Programme
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse experts supported the coordinator throughout the two-stage LIFE Strategic Nature Project application process from concept note development to submitting the final proposal.
The support included workshops that brought together the proposal team to sharpen the project concept and focus the application on the most relevant and critical aspects of Lithuania's
Prioritised Action Framework for Natura 2000 and the forthcoming National Restoration Plan.
Spinverse’s strategic guidance, hands-on support and thorough quality reviews helped us focus on the critical aspects, strengthen the proposal logic and present its impacts convincingly. Their LIFE expertise gave our team confidence and contributed significantly to the proposal’s high quality and successful funding outcome.”
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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