The overarching theme for IMARC 2024 is “Accelerating the Critical and Responsible Pathway to Net Zero”. The mining sector and its extended value chains, play a crucial role in the transition to net zero. Not only do miners need to be fast-tracking the extraction of critical minerals vital for low-emissions technologies, but as an energy-intensive industry, the entire value chain, bear the responsibility of reducing their carbon emissions to reach this net zero goal.
IMARC 2024 will explore how the industry can accelerate the pathway to net zero in both a critical and responsible way, at the same time doing this in an efficient yet effective manner. This approach acknowledges the importance of mining’s role, while ensuring that responsible mining and ESG standards and obligations are also met. The conference will cover various aspects of the mining value chain, including investment and developments for mining projects across all commodities and decarbonisation strategies, commercialisation and applications of innovative technologies, alongside case studies from companies working towards this transition.
We invite you to participate in the Finland Spotlight session at Global Opportunity Stage, powered by Business Finland’s Hydrogen & Battery Program!
Finland Spotlight session agenda
13.30 Welcoming remarks
- Birgit Tegethoff, Senior Advisor, Business Finland Australia
13.35 Opening remarks
- H.E. Arto Haapea, Ambassador of Finland to Australia and New Zealand, Embassy of Finland
13.45 Panel discussion: From bedrock to benefit: Exploring sustainable throughout the minerals value chain
- Kari Vyhtinen, CEO, Endomines Finland
- Andrew Waite, Director Sales and Business Development, Sumitomo SHI FW
- Duncan Wyatt, Director, Battery Minerals Solutions, Metso
- Hanna Junttila, Business Development Manager/Senior Geologis, Lumo Analytics Oy
- Mika Paalanne, CEO, Elmery
14.20 Panel discussion: Going deeper – Unveiling Finnish deep tech innovations
- Vesa Nykänen, Research professor, Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)
- David Lucchesi, Sales Manager, Distribution, SATEL Oy
- Sami Ranta, General Manager, Nokia
- Vesa Kainulainen, COO, Delta Cygni Labs
- Marcos de Paiva Bueno, CEO, Geopyörä Oy
14.55 Closing remarks
- Ilkka Homanen, Head of Hydrogen and Batteries, Business Finland
