Value proposition

GTK creates solutions to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, carbon-neutral world. #ForEarthAndForUs

Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is an internationally oriented geoscience research agency operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. We are a leading European competence center on the assessment and sustainable use of geological resources.

We believe that geological expertise can be used in tackling major global challenges, such as questions related to sustainable production, circular economy, clean water, low-carbon energy and climate change.

For our customers and partners we provide geological expertise to create solutions for more sustainable growth. We offer diverse expert and research services, digital services and a broad range of laboratory services as well as mineral processing services. We employ over 400 professionals.

For Earth and For Us!


batteryminerals, circular economy, water management, critical minerals, mineral potential evaluation, mineral processing, mineralogical research, geoenergy, geodata, ground water, environmental impact and risk management, mires and peatlands, site selection for nuclear waste and power plants, water management for the mining industry, and Finland’s national geodatabase