Natural minerals news and insights

Explore all articles, news, and press releases from LKAB Minerals on natural minerals and mineral processing innovations.

Industry insights

December 10, 2025

LKAB Minerals: Our 2025 highlights of responsible mineral sourcing

As 2025 draws to a close, LKAB Minerals reflects on a year of growth, innovation, and environmental responsibility in the industrial minerals …
Industry insights

December 4, 2025

The role of minerals in winter-resilient agriculture

Winter can be a challenging season for agriculture. Cold temperatures, frost, and snow impact crop growth, soil health, and nutrient …
Industry insights

December 4, 2025

How particle size of agricultural lime affects reactivity in soil

At this year’s AgriScot event in Edinburgh, the LKAB Minerals agriculture team met a wide range of distributors, agronomists, and …
Industry insights

December 1, 2025

Supplying Sizewell C: How LKAB Minerals’ Limestone filler supports major UK infrastructure – in partnership with Heidelberg Materials UK

As the UK continues to invest in major infrastructure projects to meet energy, environmental, and economic goals, reliable and high-quality …
Press releases

November 20, 2025

LKAB Minerals launches low-carbon and laitance-free floor screed to meet new environmental and performance standards

Gypsol ZL cuts installation costs by 66%, lowers embodied carbon by 88% and supports compliance with schemes including the Future …
Industry insights

November 18, 2025

Animal feed additives: Why Limestone is still a go-to

In modern livestock farming, nutrition isn’t just about quantity, it’s about precision. Every ingredient in an animal’s feed must serve a specific purpose, whether it’s supporting …
Industry insights

November 4, 2025

What are the benefits of mineral fillers in paints and coatings?

In the paints and coatings industry, pigments and binders often get all the attention. However, mineral fillers – finely ground …
Industry insights

October 31, 2025

Cold weather screeding tips for stronger, smoother floors

Screeding in cold weather can be one of the most challenging tasks in construction. Low temperatures slow drying times, affect …
Industry insights

October 29, 2025

The role of mineral fillers in road surfacing

Road construction and road surfacing are two of the most demanding applications in civil engineering and construction. High traffic loads, …
Industry insights

October 21, 2025

Beyond concrete: Where else can Limestone filler make a difference?

Limestone filler is often associated with concrete production, but its versatility extends far beyond structural applications. At LKAB Minerals, our …
Industry insights

October 13, 2025

A deep dive into our Calcifert range: How to increase pH in soil

In modern agriculture, how to increase pH in soil is one of the most searched queries. Maintaining balanced soil chemistry …
Industry insights

October 3, 2025

LKAB Minerals’ journey with carbon reduction

As the construction and minerals industries face mounting pressure to lower carbon emissions, companies are increasingly focused on reducing their …
Industry insights

October 1, 2025

5 ways Limestone filler improves concrete performance

Concrete is the backbone of modern construction, relied on for everything from residential buildings to large-scale infrastructure projects. As performance …
Industry insights

September 29, 2025

Why MinSand improves mould and casting quality

MinSand is a synthetic ceramic sand produced via melting high-purity bauxite in an electric arc furnace, then rapidly cooling to …
Industry insights

September 29, 2025

Fertiliser granules vs. powders: Which works better?

Fertilisers are essential for maintaining healthy soils and achieving consistent crop performance. While nutrient content often takes centre stage, the …
Industry insights

September 8, 2025

Discover the versatility of ultra-white Marble filler

When most people think of Marble, images of elegant architecture, intricate sculptures, or luxury interiors come to mind. While these …
Industry insights

September 8, 2025

The science behind Gypsol’s thermal efficiency

Underfloor heating has grown rapidly in popularity as homeowners, developers, and contractors look for efficient ways to heat buildings. Unlike …
Industry insights

September 1, 2025

Transforming cement production: UK Calcined Clay hits the market

As the construction industry pushes forward with its decarbonisation efforts, LKAB Minerals is pleased to introduce a new product to …
News

August 19, 2025

LKAB Minerals Oy achieves Responsible Minerals Assurance Process conformance for phlogopite mica

We are proud to announce that LKAB Minerals Oy in Finland has successfully completed the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) …
Industry insights

August 18, 2025

The importance of fineness in Ground Calcium Carbonate

Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) is one of the world’s most widely used industrial minerals, playing an essential role in construction …

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