COMPANY
GeoPool was founded in 2007 as a private business in response to the growing need for exploration services in Fennoscandia. Over the years, GeoPool gained more expertise, and currently, we have over 35 professionals.
At GeoPool, we provide services on a broad scale, from field exploration to permit management and corporate administration. This makes us unique in the mining industry. We connect exploration and mining companies with contractors, stakeholders, landowners, and authorities. With this focus, we can ensure a smooth flow of information between all parties of the exploration project.
We support responsible exploration and endorse exploration practices that minimize the impact on the environment. An essential part of GeoPool’s operation is also maintaining a good relationship with the local communities. In this work, our proficiency in the local language is a great asset. We also value safe work environments and regularly introduce new technologies to improve work safety both in the field and at the office.
GeoPool has registered companies in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Canada and in the Republic of Slovakia. The GeoPool Headquarters in Finland is easily accessible in the vicinity of Helsinki airport, while our field activities are operated on-site from local field bases.
Sodankylä, Finland
PARTNER IN EXPLORATION
GeoPool holds an extensive network within the industry. Our connections consist of everything from authorities and universities to drilling companies, geophysical service providers, laboratory service providers, and other service and equipment providers in the Nordic region.
We also take an active part in improving the industry of exploration and mining. To promote best practices in exploration, GeoPool was a co-writer of Guidance on Exploration (Svemin 2018) and Guidebook for exploration (FinnMin 2023).
We are a member of the following organizations:
- Finnish branch organization Kaivosteollisuus ry (FinnMin)
- Swedish branch organization Svemin AB
PARTNER IN RESEARCH
At GeoPool, we have close connections with the national geological surveys in the Nordic countries (GTK, SGU, NGU). We also collaborate with universities when it comes to cases and contributions for master’s theses.
GeoPool has been part of research projects such as:
GEOPOOL’S VALUES
We follow our values in our day-to-day work, making us proud of how we act and how we achieve goals.
Customer success
Responsible execution of project tasks creates long-term value for our clients.
Responsibility
We use industry best practices and share information to create a meaningful dialogue with all involved stakeholders.
Community
GeoPool togetherness is the core and driver of all provided services and communications. This community creates value and meaning for our employees, work, clients and the greater society.
OUR TEAM
Terhi Virta
Office Manager
HR, Invoicing, Corporate administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Jonna Nenonen
Exploration Geologist
Diamond drilling, BoT, Geological mapping
MSc Geology and Mineralogy
Fanny Makkonen
Junior Exploration Geologist
Prospecting, Geotechnical work, Drone imagery
BSc Geology
Rita Pereira
Junior Exploration Geologist
Drill core logging
MSc Economic Geology
Robert Ahvonen
Tenement Advisor
Software development, GIS, Drone imagery
BSc Geology
Nea Sihvonen
Tenement Assistant
Stakeholder communication, Landowner compensations
Vocational qualification in Tourism Industry
Ansu Särkelä
Senior Technician
Facilities, Maintenance, Geotechnical work
BEng Mechanical Engineering
Tiina Kärki
Technician
Geotechnical and assisting field work, Sample preparation,
Vocational qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Operator
Paulus-Antti Toivola
Technician
Geotechnical and assisting field work, Sample preparation
Vocational qualification in Mining