Industry insights January 23, 2026 MagniF for metal-detectable and recyclable polymers Packaging manufacturers are under growing pressure to meet stricter safety standards while improving sustainability. For many applications, metal detectability is …
Industry insights January 21, 2026 How cement is made Cement is one of the world’s most essential building materials. From the foundations of homes and schools to highways, tunnels, …
Industry insights January 16, 2026 LKAB Minerals to showcase at Pipeline Coatings Congress 2026 As global demand for pipelines continues to grow across energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors, the performance requirements placed on pipeline …
Industry insights January 13, 2026 Addressing sulphur deficiency on UK farms this spring As UK farmers prepare fields for the coming growing season, one critical soil nutrient is increasingly under the spotlight: sulphur. Often …
Industry insights January 5, 2026 From quarry to quality: How LKAB’s Limestone filler gives concrete manufacturers confidence When it comes to concrete production, consistency and quality are everything. Concrete manufacturers need materials they can trust – minerals that behave …
Industry insights December 18, 2025 How we support our customers with technical expertise in industrial minerals LKAB Minerals works with a broad and diverse selection of industrial minerals – each with unique properties and industrial applications. Whether it’s high-density aggregates for heavy concrete, …
Industry insights December 16, 2025 How responsible are industrial minerals in construction? As sustainability expectations rise across the construction industry, attention is increasingly turning to the minerals that enable the built environment. …
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 …