Mining disputes and social license to operate in Europe and Finland: Challenges for the green energy transition?

The presentation is given by senior specialist and social geologist Toni Eerola from the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK). He will present the evolution of the mining-sceptical movement and mining disputes in Finland. It also gives an overlook on his recent research on social license to operate of European lithium projects, including the French Beauvoir mine. Reflections on paradoxes found in the green energy transition are also given.

Presenter: Toni Eerola (Geological Survey of Finland)