Outokumpu Mining Hub

We focus on helping companies to design out waste and implement sustainable processes and technologies for mine waste management and water treatment. Our services are becoming an essential part of mining operations around the world. This is a novel approach to fulfil the versatile needs of the mining industry by combining the best technologies and expertise of Finnish companies. Our services focus on secondary materials, such as tailings, optimisation of different side streams, recovering valuables from mineral side streams, closure solutions for waste areas, and comprehensive solutions for mine water treatment and water recycling. Our service areas: • Optimisation and utilisation of mine waste and other side streams • Mine waste management and closure solutions of waste areas • Water treatment and recycling in the mining industry The benefits of our tailored solutions for the customers: • Wide range of services under one cluster • The most innovative solutions in the industry • Advanced process development environment Business Joensuu and GTK together with companies have established a cooperation network that develops and provides sustainable solutions for mining sector’s future needs, including water treatment and more efficient utilisation of mine waste. The core of the innovation cluster, Outokumpu Mining Hub, is located in Outokumpu. Extensive ongoing investments in GTK Mintec’s laboratory facilities, digital development and a field testing area for studying the long-term behaviour of tailings, create a strong foundation for the cluster. We are building a globally unique service cluster and business environment, which utilises the expertise of each cluster operator. New business opportunities for cluster operators: • Developing international networks • Strengthening visibility and active marketing cooperation • Supporting RDI competence Co-funded by the European Union and the Regional Council of North Carelia.