Pyhäsalmi Mine – Finland – Copper/Zinc

The Pyhäsalmi Mine is one of the most recognizable names in European base-metal mining. Located in the village of Pyhäsalmi within the municipality of Pyhäjärvi, the mine has been a focal point for extraction of **copper** and **zinc** and a testbed for industrial adaptation and underground science. Its long history of operation, exceptional depth, and recent transformation into a multi-purpose…