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What are the purpose of minerals?

At LKAB Minerals, we understand that the true purpose of minerals lies in their ability to solve real-world challenges. Our application specialists work closely with mineral and processing experts to develop solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and value across industries. This expertise is built on years of collaborative research and development with customers, research institutions, and universities. Ensuring every mineral we supply is optimised for its intended application.

Featured applications

We wanted to showcase some of our featured applications.

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Discover the purpose of minerals for your role

Explore how the purpose of minerals connects to your work and industry. Our knowledge and case studies are organised by role – whether you’re a designer, architect, engineer, or end user. Each section highlights how LKAB Minerals’ products are applied to meet specific functional, structural, or performance needs, helping you understand how minerals contribute to real-world solutions