Thorwaldsson said that the mining industry was important for social development in Sweden, and for jobs and economic growth in particular. The population in Norrbotten, he noted, had decreased by 23 percent between 1991 and 2016, and that Jokkmokk municipality had said that the mine would help it create jobs and fund its …

Svemin – the Swedish Association of Mines, Mineral and Metal Producers Svemin represents around 60 companies with more than 13,000 employees in mining, exploration and technology. Svemin's mission is to provide the member companies with the best possible competitive conditions. We monitor the industry's interests in connection with …

January 12, 2023 2:51 pm CET. By Antonia Zimmermann. Europe's largest known deposit of rare earth elements — key for building electric vehicle batteries and wind turbines — has been discovered in northern Sweden, …

The Swedish taxation regime for mining has been criticised for being overly advantageous for mining companies, and for not adequately safeguarding the interests of the state and/or other rights- and stakeholders. The critique has been expressed in the media and in political discourse, whereas more thorough assessments are lacking. This …

Today, Sweden is one of the EU's leading ore and metal producers. Sweden is by far the largest iron ore producer in the EU and is also among the foremost producers of base and precious metals. Most mines are located in Sweden's three ore regions, Norrbotten, …

The impact of Covid-19 in accelerating Growth in mining's evolving ecosystems and halting some trends cannot be underestimated and, in some cases, has brought into sharp focus the need for countries to reduce reliance on dominant markets and providers of core minerals and metals. These forces are shifting the way mines are …

The mining and mineral industry has been of great importance to Sweden's prosperity for quite some time. In 2013, the mining industry contributed about 11.4 billion euros to Sweden's GDP, which is …

Overall, the OECD believes that Sweden lacks visions for sustainable development of the mining industry and how it can create growth for regions and local communities. Åsa Allan, Deputy CEO at Kaunis Iron, Pia Lundström, Sustainability Manager at Boliden and Jenny Greberg, Program Director at Swedish Mining Innovation and representative of ...

Euro Mine Expo is a mining trade show and conference held in Skellefteå, Sweden every other year. It provides a platform for professionals from the mining industry to gather, exchange knowledge, and showcase the latest technologies and innovations in mining.The expo attracts participants from around the world, making it a global platform for sharing …

The bodies that examine mining operations in Sweden are The Mining Inspectorate of Sweden (Bergsstaten), The County Administrative Board or CAB (Länsstyrelsen) and The Land and Environment Court (Mark- och miljödomstolen). ... Therefore, active exploration is absolutely necessary for a continued mining and mineral industry.

Listen in as Anna Hallberg, Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs, and Business Sweden's CEO Jan Larsson share their inside perspectives. More than 50 percent of all technology found in the world's underground mines comes from Swedish companies. Technology development is happening at a rapid pace and the Swedish …

The firm has discussed its disagreement with Swedish Tax Authorities over $32.4 million in VAT that it thinks it should recover. Norway, which hosts 250-300 MW of mining, also increased its taxes ...

Strategic innovation program for the Swedish Mining and Metal producing industry. Calls. Internationalization grant. 10 June 2024. To calls. News. Say hello to our new Communications strategist! We are happy to …

The purpose of this national research and innovation agenda, which is the third consecutive agenda of its kind, is to bring research and innovation needs of the Swedish mineral and mining industry, the metal extraction industry and equipment suppliers to the fore. Sweden is one of the world's leading nations in mining innovation.

The Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU, is the expert agency whose task is to provide geological information for society's needs in the short and long term. We show the way to sustainable use of soil, rock and groundwater in a changing world. SGU is a leader in the sustainable use of the country's mineral resources, and promotes …

Sweden is currently the EU's leading mining and mineral nation and one of the goals of Sweden's minerals strategy is to strengthen that position. By using our mineral …

The report Statistics of the Swedish Mining Industry is published once a year and contains detailed information on Swedish ore production as well as statistics on the production of energy peat, natural stone, industrial minerals, national interests and mineral rights. Download Statistics of the Swedish Mining Industry 2022

The Swedish mining and mineral industry is today world-class. The mining and minerals industry is responsible and the operations are conducted with respect for and with respect for the environment and the communities in which it operates. All human activity affects the environment. This also applies to mines. When metals and minerals are mined ...

The mining industry is the inseparable part of the Swedish history and of the Swedish economic success (Berner & Lundgren, 2009). However, behind the curtains of the smash hit, it is a long list ...

The mining industry in Sweden produces roughly 2% of the world's iron ore. Mining, geology and exploration jobs. Find A Mining Job has been launched as a service for the mining, geology and mineral processing industries to allow candidates to find the best jobs, and for job recruiters to find the perfect candidates for their positions. ...

The project used exploratory scenarios as a tool to develop a set of action points for how the Swedish mining sector can navigate towards a sustainable future in an uncertain world. ... However, additional steps are recommended, notably the need for the Swedish mining industry to demonstrate leadership and take responsibility with regard …

Zinc production in Sweden and major projects. According to GlobalData, Sweden is the world's tenth-largest producer of zinc in 2022, with output up by 3% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from Sweden decreased by a CAGR of 1.52% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 0.73% between 2022 and 2026. GlobalData uses …

Sweden – Europe's leading mining nation. Sweden accounts for 93% of all iron ore produced within the EU, and one of the leading producers of other base metals. 2020 …

Finland's mining industry is composed of the extraction and processing of metallic minerals and industrial minerals as well as steel production. The country has large deposits of chromite, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, nickel, zinc, limestone and talc. Finland is the leading talc producer in Europe and the ninth-ranked talc producer in the ...

How Sweden's mining sector could lead the way to sustainability. Materials and mining are crucial to meeting the global 2030 Agenda, but how can the industry meet demand sustainably? Published …

Thanks to Sweden's mineral-rich bedrock, considerate environmental legislation and world-class innovation power, Sweden has long been …

Lööw et al. (2018) compiled data from the National Board of Occupational Health and Safety, the Swedish Work Environment Authority and Statistics Sweden to compare accidents in the Swedish mining industry in the 1980s and 2010s (but note that the two periods cannot be fully compared due to changes in data structures). These …

The mining industry is the starting point of a Swedish value chain. Sweden's mining cluster does not only consist of mining companies; it also includes industries that …

The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has been tasked by the Swedish government to further the sustainable utilisation of the mineral resources of Sweden, and to promote sustainable growth and business development of the mining industry. The survey was carried out in December 2022 and comprises 2 046 interviews.

The Swedish mining industry is at the global forefront in terms of sustainable operations." HYBRIT: Fossil-free steelmaking Vattenfall has previously been involved in fossil-free innovations in Sweden, and in 2016 joined steel company SSAB and Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB to create HYBRIT, an initiative that aims …