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Viiankiaapa Mire Reserve Threatened by Mining Plans

6/23/2025

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Viiankiaapa, a cherished mire reserve in Finland, is under threat as Sakatti Mining Oy eyes its copper and nickel deposits, citing the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act. Activists are rallying against the project, fearing it could devastate groundwater and wildlife. The Finnish government’s decision on exemptions, due by Fall 2026, will be crucial for conservation's future.

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Viiankiaapa, a cherished mire reserve in Finland, is under threat as Sakatti Mining Oy eyes its copper and nickel deposits, citing the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act. Activists are rallying against the project, fearing it could devastate groundwater and wildlife. The Finnish government’s decision on exemptions, due by Fall 2026, will be crucial for conservation's future.