Aleksi Salo

   

Account manager
GTK Geological Survey of Finland

Aleksi is an experienced geologist and account manager at Mineral economy solutions unit at the Geological Survey of Finland. Aleksi has worked in near mine exploration and resource drilling programs at the industry previous to his career at GTK, in both underground and open pit operations. At GTK Aleksi has worked as geologist, team manager and Head of unit. Current account managerr tasks include customer relations and project management responsibilities. Aleksi’s GTK project background include critical mineral value chain evalutions and project management for the Koillismaa deephole. Main research topics Aleksi is interested in are the different aspects of utilization of mineral resources from research to national strategy and policies.


Session 1: Driving Europe’s Raw Materials Independence
22 October 2024 / 09:30 - 11:00 | Ballroom

Unlocking regional value chains - from geology to industrial ecosystems

The geological evolution that has produced mineral occurrences and deposits is one key factor to open local and regional value chains. However, the geology itself is not enough. Regional collaboration between public and private sector is required to unlock the full potential of economic development. Education and science aligned with national and regional strategies with carefully directed funding have contributed to the generation of one of the fastest growing industrial ecosystems in Kokkola region, western Finland. What can we learn from Kokkola and Finland to spark growth in your region to develop value chains that have global influence?