Early surveys suggest a potential that may strengthen the region's standing in the metal market. CEO Kari Vyhtinen of Endomines says the area is already grabbing more attention than the firm initially forecast.

Ukkolanvaara sits in a zone often referred to by geologists as the Southern Gold Line, tucked away in a landscape shaped by ancient metamorphic rock.

The site is close to known mining activities and other prospects in Ilomantsi. These natural formations have long been studied for their potential to host precious metals, and recent drilling has only added to that interest.