References

References

Circular Economy

Laiva Gold Oy: 

EoW Status of waste rock


Technical report and application regarding the EEJ status of waste rock. Changing the waste status of waste rock produced by the gold mine (No Longer Waste) so that it can be utilized, for example, in road and earthworks, as ballast for railways, and in other applications.

Kaustinen Region:

Biogas Guide


A biogas guide was compiled for the Kaustinen region, bringing together the region’s biogas scenario, market conditions, technologies, feedstocks, legislation, and future development prospects.

The guide was published in both digital and print formats. Check out the guide here.

Kaustinen Subregion: Regional Economic Impacts of Bioenergy Demand


A comprehensive study of the current state of the biogas market, its demand potential, and business conditions. The results of the study provided the region with a concrete overview of the demand for bioenergy, the factors influencing it, and its development prospects.

Ministry of the Environment:

Project Monitoring


Monitoring the implementation of projects under the RAKI and AHTI programs funded by the Ministry of the Environment. The project is being carried out in collaboration with Macon Oy.

Naturpolis: 

Pyrolysis of sewage sludge and separately collected biowaste into biochar



A technical and economic study, including a practical pilot test on biochar production. The study included feasibility calculations for a suitable scale, as well as future visions and alternative technologies for sewage sludge treatment.

Kaustinen Region:

An Examination of Options for Utilizing Digestate


The study examined the utilization, processing options, and markets for digestate produced in the Kaustinen region. The project also included a cultivation trial, which provided additional practical information on the effectiveness of digestate as a growing medium.

Environmental specialist

Bet-Ker Oy: 

Waste Management Monitoring and Surveillance Plan


Waste Management Monitoring and Surveillance Plan regarding the use of recycled materials received as waste in the manufacture of new fire-resistant products.

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POPELY:

Closure of Hitura


Consulting related to the closure of the mine. Cooperation and coordination of work with authorities, the mining company’s bankruptcy estate, contractors, and consultants. Evaluation of closure and work plans as well as material quality; monitoring of completed structures and their environmental impacts.

Recion Oy:

BAT Comparison


BAT Compliance Report.

A detailed report for the regulatory authority on the compliance of a facility’s operations with the sector-specific BAT document

Recion Oy:

Baseline Study and Monitoring Plan


Baseline study of soil and groundwater for a facility subject to the Environmental Protection Act, as defined in Section 82 of the Act.

Preparation of a monitoring plan for monitoring the company’s environmental emissions.

Rupert Finland Oy:

Environmental Manager:


Environmental management and stakeholder engagement at the Pahtavaara mine. Continuous monitoring and assessment of the environmental impacts of the company’s operations. Assessment of the environmental impacts of future operations and preparation of environmental permits (preliminary monitoring of water bodies, EIA and permitting processes, long-term behavior of mining waste).

Kaivosteollisuus ry:

TSM Consulting


Development tasks related to the Finnish “Towards Sustainable Mining” reporting system, as well as support tasks for the reporting of mining and mineral exploration companies.

Energy consulting and solutions

Energy Authority:

Regional Energy Advisory Services


Regional Energy Advisory Services for Lapland, Kainuu, and Northern Ostrobothnia, 2019–2026.

www.pohjoissuomenenergianeuvonta.fi

Miksei Oy:

Energy Counseling for Vacation Homeowners


Free and impartial energy counseling for vacation homeowners in South Savo (renewable energy and energy efficiency).

Lomatärppi Oy:

Energy Savings Calculation


An assessment of the current state of heating energy consumption and an energy savings calculation were conducted for the company’s cottage village in preparation for a Leader investment grant application.

Markets and economic feasibility

Kaustinen Subregion: Regional Economic Impacts of Bioenergy Demand


A comprehensive study of the current state of the biogas market, its demand potential, and business conditions. The results of the study provided the region with a concrete overview of the demand for bioenergy, the factors influencing it, and its development prospects.

Naturpolis: 

Pyrolysis of sewage sludge and separately collected biowaste into biochar


A technical and economic study, including a practical pilot test on biochar production. The study included feasibility calculations for a suitable scale, as well as future visions and alternative technologies for sewage sludge treatment.

Iin Micropolis:

CircLab R&D Environment Business Plan

 

A business plan was developed for CircLab, a demonstration environment for nutrient recycling and future technologies. The plan identified potential customer types and outlined revenue models for them. Cost calculations were performed to support pricing.

Sampling

University of Oulu


Wastewater sampling at the Linnanmaa and Kontinkangas campuses.


Jätehuolto P. Pääkkönen Oy


Monitoring of stormwater

drained through the waste treatment center’s oil separator pits.

Fennia Gold Oy


Preliminary monitoring of water bodies in connection with the Kopsan mining project

Huhmarkallio Shooting Range


Monitoring the shooting range

Ruutikangas Shooting Range


Monitoring the shooting range

Seilab Oy


Sampling for emissions and water body monitoring in peat production in Kalajoki. Sampling of well water from peat production areas, surface water from water bodies, and diatom sampling.


Laboratory and testing services

Agnico Eagle Kittilä:

Geometallurgical flotation tests


Flotation processing tests on twelve samples from three different ore deposits. Compilation of composite samples, grinding and screening to the desired fineness, and conducting the flotation tests.

Ramboll & Huesker


Monitoring and analysis of reactive water treatment basins.

E. Hartikainen Oy


Collection of moraine samples and determination of grain size using a sieving method.

Hemka


Testing the purification capacity of activated carbon and biochar, and analyzing samples from water treatment pilot projects.

Weeefiner Oy


Operation of a container unit based on Weeefiner Oy’s water treatment technology at a landfill site.


Vesieko


Testing of water treatment chemicals.

Preparation of rock and drill core samples

Sokli Oy


Testing of laterite pretreatment

Rupert Finland Oy


Pre-treatment of core samples

Northern Aspect Resources Oy


Pre-processing of rock samples

R&D projects

Vestia & Ytek


Project plan for the battery recycling park, formation of a consortium, funding application, and launch.

KaiPa - New Materials for Passive Water Treatment in Mines and Recovery of Valuable Materials


A project at the University of Oulu investigated the use of geopolymers made from recycled materials in water purification. Feasib was responsible for testing the geopolymers on both a laboratory and field scale.

SOPIVA Project Proposal


An implementation plan was drawn up for a project aimed at supporting the work of the City of Ylivieska (the municipal organization, municipal group, and municipal community) as it prepares for the impacts of climate change. The project received funding in the fall of 2023.


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