Calcifert to aid organic farming
8 September 2022
In celebration of Organic September, we are highlighting the potential benefits of organic farming and which of our products can be used.
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Unique in the world: Tunnel ballast sustainably reclaimed
2 June 2022
For the well-known and extensive infrastructure project in The Netherlands, the Blankenburgverbinding, LKAB Minerals supplied temporary MagnaDense for a tunnel construction.
LKAB Minerals awarded Ecovadis Gold medal for the third year running
4 May 2022
The independent analysis company EcoVadis has once again awarded LKAB Minerals a Gold Medal for our work in sustainability.
LKAB Minerals acquires Intermag to extend mineral processing capabilities
1 April 2022
LKAB Minerals invests in the North East to acquire Intermag, specialists in Magnesia processing.
LKAB and Boliden collaborate to recycle mining waste and create circular products
18 November 2021
The leading Swedish mining companies LKAB and Boliden have signed an agreement and will begin working together to investigate the possibility of extracting pyrite concentrate from mining waste at the Boliden Aitik mine, which LKAB will subsequently process into fossil-free sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid will then be used in processes for extracting rare earth elements and phosphorus from LKAB’s mining waste.
28% CO2 reduction using MagnaDense
16 November 2021
Using MagnaDense in the construction of one part of the research facility ESS saved 1,100 tonnes of CO2 emissions for the building, reducing 28% compared to using standard aggregates.
New soil conditioner helps boost soil health and improve yields with one application
15 November 2021
An innovative new soil treatment available for the first time to UK farmers, promises to balance soil pH and supply essential sulphur to soils in one easy, cost-effective application.
New technology for carbon dioxide-free asphalt is presented, but incentives are needed
20 October 2021
The SMMART project has developed technology for carbon dioxide-free heating of asphalt where magnetite and microwaves play an important role. The goal is to develop a commercially viable method for carbon dioxide-free asphalt production.
500 jobs created when LKAB extracts critical minerals from mining waste
19 October 2021
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfvén's visit to Luleå today had the theme of new industrialisation and new green jobs in the north. Leif Boström, Senior Vice President, Business Area Special Products, disclosed that LKAB's investment in extracting phosphorus and rare earth elements will create more than 500 jobs.