80 Mile reports helium and hydrogen findings in Finland


Exploration and development company 80 Mile has reported what it believes to be Finland’s first published occurrence of helium at its Outokumpu Belt project, with concentrations of up to 10.7%.

80 Mile described the results as promising as it intensifies its exploration activities.

To get the readings, a portable helium detector was used to measure gas concentrations at the surface, directly from the historical drill holes. The readings have been described as a “promising indicator” of the deeper subsurface potential in the region.

In addition to its helium findings, the company also reported findings of up to 46% geological, or white, hydrogen at the Outokumpu Belt.

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