Betolar strengthens its strategic position in critical raw materials by hiring former Finnish minister Kimmo Tiilikainen to lead its metal extraction technology division.
Appointment of former Finnish minister and GTK Director General as Director of Metal Extraction strengthens Betolar's strategic position in critical raw materials.
Betolar Plc has appointed Kimmo Tiilikainen, former Director General of the Geological Survey of Finland, as its new Director of Metal Extraction Technology. Tiilikainen, who brings over two decades of experience in mineral policy and circular economy strategy, joins the management team on November 1, 2026, to bolster the company's efforts in recovering critical raw materials from industrial waste.
Tiilikainen brings extensive experience in EU mineral policy and critical raw materials, which aligns with Betolar's goal to turn industrial waste into valuable metal resources.