FINLAND
FI/MTI/GSF
The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is Finland's national geoscience agency. As the key government agency involved in the mineral resources sector, GTK is also active in promoting mineral exploration and mining in Finland. GTK's core activities range from geological mapping, through exploration, evaluation, and processing of natural resources, with a strong research effort in analysis of geological processes and mineral systems as well as in development and application of exploration and benefication technologies. GTK'S vision is to evolve into a European centre of excellence for natural resources and their sustainable use and to consolidate its role as the national geoinformation centre. MISSION The GTK maps and researches the Earth's crust and its natural resources, is responsible for national geoscience data management and information services, provides quality services to clients and participates actively in international projects. [Summary taken from http://www.gtk.fi/en/AboutGTK/]