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Finland to propose new mining law

Finland to propose new mining law
Publishing Date
25 Jun 2009 12:57pm GMT
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Mining Journal
Finland’s government will propose a new mining law in September that will be put to a parliamentary vote next year, Economy Minister Mauri Pekkarinen told reporters at a press conference in Helsinki.

The government won’t subsidise the construction of mines, though it may provide money to build infrastructure to support the industry, Mr Pekkarinen said.

Local municipalities will maintain a veto right to bloc uranium mining in their area, he said.




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