Sweden is one of the largest mining nations in the EU and a significant producer of zinc and lead globally. In 2020, Sweden accounted for 92 per cent of the EU's iron ore production, and the mining industry generated a total turnover of 49 billion kronor.
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 resources sustainably, in harmony with environmental, na-tural and cultural values, we can create jobs and growth throughout Sweden.
The Sustainable Underground Mining Initiative is a new world standard for the mine of the future including a testbed and virtual mine to develop and test new technology for mining at great depths. Sweden will further contribute to the green transition with Europe's largest rare earth mineral deposit playing a crucial role in supplying ...
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 …
There is strong international interest in Sweden's mineral industry. Sweden is by far the largest iron ore producer in the EU and the production of base and precious metals is also among the leading ones.
Sweden is one of the world's leading nations in mining innovation. The mining companies are world leading in terms of productivity, both underground and at the surface, thanks in large to strong providers of technology and systems.
Active mines are located in the three main mining regions in Sweden, Norrbotten and the Skellefteå field in the Northern part of the country and in the Central parts near the Bergslagen region. Download the report to read about the Swedish mining opportunities and offerings.
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, Skelleftefältet and Bergslagen.
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 on 3 July 2019. Olle Olsson.
Luleå University of Technology is Sweden's mining university. Swedish School of Mines combines research, education and infrastructure across the entire value chain of minerals and metals. The world's growing population and climate changes demand new thinking and transition in our society.
