The Ahmavaara 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 4.5 million oz of gold, 3.4 million oz of palladium and 0.72 million oz of platinum.[1] The mine also has ore reserves amounting to 78.1 million tonnes grading 0.24% copper and 0.09% nickel.[1]