Compensation fees for exploration

When paying compensation for exploration fees, in accordance with the Mining Act, to Metsähallitus, exploration fees taking place in multiple-use forests and nature reserves are paid separately either to the account of Metsähallitus business unit (multiple-use forests) or that of Metsähallitus public administration duties (nature reserve or wilderness areas).

Payment instructions

The Metsähallitus business unit: FI83 5000 0120 1439 03
The Metsähallitus public administration duties: FI07 5000 0120 2512 92

A description attached to the payment should include the permit ID code (e.g. KaivNro 1234, ML2019:0000), the municipality, and the name of the permit zone. In addition, the payment should reveal what is being paid for – i.e.:

When making payments for more than one exploration area all information and the permit ID codes of all areas must be included in the description. The different types of payment must not be confused with each other. For example, fees for exploration and mining should be paid separately.

Compensation for damage (timber etc.) should be paid to Metsähallitus Forestry Ltd. Details of the compensation fees must be discussed with Regional manager beforehand. Contact details of the regional managers can be found here.