Investing in the battery materials or mining industry?
We provide a multidisciplinary team of experts for mining and battery materials industry investments, with extensive experience in demanding northern conditions and the sector’s specific requirements. We support the production of critical raw materials essential to the green transition, from initial feasibility studies to the commissioning of production facilities.
Your trusted partner for critical raw materials projects
Finland is one of Europe’s leading producers of critical raw materials and a key player in developing the battery value chain. We contribute to this development through our comprehensive design and project management expertise. We help mining companies, mineral processors, and battery materials producers deliver their investments on schedule, within budget, and in a sustainable manner.
We have extensive experience in the design and construction management of infrastructure for large mining environments, as well as demanding industrial construction projects in Arctic conditions.
Experts in the unique challenges of the mining industry
Mining and battery materials projects combine challenging operating conditions, strict environmental requirements, and significant investment volumes. We provide solutions to meet these challenges.
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Arctic engineering expertise – We have extensive experience in designing for demanding northern conditions, from foundations to roof structures. We understand frost conditions, temperature variations, and their impact on structures and infrastructure.
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Environmental studies and permitting – We integrate environmental impact assessments (EIA), land-use planning, and environmental permitting processes into a seamless whole, saving both time and costs.
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Mining infrastructure design – We design roads, loading and lifting areas, storage facilities, maintenance buildings, production plants, and the associated geotechnical and foundation engineering solutions required for mining operations.
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Process and plant engineering – We provide expertise in the design of concentrators and downstream processing facilities, covering everything from chemical handling and water management to emissions control.
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Heavy structural engineering – Mining environments impose exceptional load requirements on structures. We design robust floor slabs and foundation structures capable of supporting processing equipment and heavy machinery weighing hundreds of tonnes.
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Sustainable development and circular economy – We help minimize environmental impacts and develop circular economy solutions for waste utilization, resource efficiency, and emissions reduction.
Meet our experts
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Timo Leppänen project director, “industrial, commercial, and special projects+358 40 569 6123 timo.leppanenStructural engineering
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Kari Kumpulainen account director, industrial clients+358 40 733 4005 kari.kumpulainenGroup
@ains.fi Tampere
Discover our projects
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Boliden Harjavalta smelter, Harjavalta
The main products of Boliden Harjavalta factory are copper, nickel, gold, and silver.
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Boliden Kevitsa, multimetal mine, Sodankylä
Boliden Kevitsa is a multi-metal mine located in Sodankylä, Northern Finland, and a major employer in the area.
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Kemijoki Oy, Pirttikoski hydropower plant, Rovaniemi
The plant’s production facilities and turbines are situated 60–70 metres underground in caverns excavated in bedrock.
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The Tampere Tunnel, Tampere
The Tampere Tunnel is Finland’s longest traffic tunnel.
Our services for the mining industry
We provide comprehensive expertise for industrial projects, covering everything from project development and management, land-use planning, and environmental impact assessments to electrical and structural engineering design.