The Konttijärvi mine is one of the largest gold mines in Finland and in the world.^[1] The mine is located in the north of the country in Lapland.^[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 2.8 million oz of gold, 2.07 million oz of palladium and 0.58 million oz of platinum.^[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 35.6 million tonnes grading 0.19% copper and 0.07% nickel.^[1]