Olli Salmi

Olli Salmi is a Senior Advisor at Suomen Malmijalostus Oy, also known as the Finnish Minerals Group. He holds a Doctor of Science in Technology (D.Sc. Tech) and has a significant background in the sustainability of raw materials. Prior to his current role, Salmi served as a research professor at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, contributing to various projects focused on sustainable practices in the mining and minerals sector.12

In his capacity at the Finnish Minerals Group, Salmi is involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability of mineral supply chains, particularly in the context of the green energy transition. He has participated in industry events such as the 5th Energy Transition & Emission Reduction Summit, where he presented case studies on the role of minerals in achieving environmental goals.12

Salmi's expertise also extends to the management of innovation hubs, as he has been associated with EIT RawMaterials, where he focuses on funding European projects related to technology, innovation, and sustainable mining practices.34 His work emphasizes the importance of circular economy principles in the mining industry and the need for responsible sourcing of critical minerals to support the transition to renewable energy.23