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October 19, 2021

500 jobs created when LKAB extracts critical minerals from mining waste

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.
Industry insights

October 13, 2021

A call for action to extract REE’s in Europe

The European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) has released its Action Plan to secure access to Rare Earths for European industry. It concludes that 95% of electric vehicles use rare earths in traction motors and that Europe does not have any rare earth extraction.
Industry insights

August 26, 2021

Lower EU limits for cadmium in food advantage for the production of sustainable mineral fertilisers

The European Commission has adopted a regulation on new lower limit values for cadmium in certain foods, which could benefit LKAB’s plans to extract phosphorus from mining waste.
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July 16, 2021

BBA Certification awarded to Gypsol Floor Screeds

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) are the UK leading testing and certification body offering specialised technical approvals for construction products.
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June 23, 2021

Circular business models are worth billions to LKAB

Utilising side streams from our own and others’ industrial operations allows us to create new high quality, environmentally efficient products. “Already today, more than a third of LKAB’s sales of industrial minerals are from secondary streams of raw materials, generating over a billion kronor in income,” says David Högnelid, Chief Strategy Officer for Business Area Special Products.
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June 9, 2021

Short lead times with Gypsol Complete

Last week saw our first Delivery of Gypsol Complete binder to Notts Contractors in Yelland Barnstaple in the South West of England.
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June 2, 2021

Safety Theme Week in China

In line with the Safety Theme Week campaign — LKAB staff in China, Shanghai and Tianjin, held a series of activities and events in week 12, 2021. The Safety Theme Week also included 3rd parties and suppliers.
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May 28, 2021

LKAB Minerals launches online learning platform

Following on from a successful year of digital webinars and seminars in 2020, we are excited to launch the next phase in our digital services; the LKAB Minerals online learning centre.
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May 18, 2021

Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates UK Head Office renovation

A groundbreaking ceremony on the 13th May 2021 marked the beginning of a £2m renovation and extension of LKAB Minerals UK Head Office, based in Derby.
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March 31, 2021

Exploration confirms potential for producing mineral fertiliser and rare earth elements

After having dramatically ramped up exploration activities, LKAB can now present the positive result: significant phosphorus mineral resources. “With a circular business model, we have the potential to supply European farmers with fossil-free and cadmium-free phosphorus mineral fertiliser, and the cleantech industry with rare earth elements” says Leif Boström, Senior Vice President Business Area Special Products, LKAB.
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March 26, 2021

LKAB in China certified for sustainable mineral and product sourcing

The SA8000 certification has been awarded to LKAB Trading, based in China, for its socially responsible supply chain management. This means all minerals and products procured through LKAB Trading is certified to comply with global standards for issues such as; child labour, occupational health and safety, and discrimination.
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March 25, 2021

Calcium – the forgotten nutrient

The latest soil status report from NRM showed that 44% of the soil samples they analysed up to May 2020 were deficient in Calcium, yet resolving the problem can be quick, easy and very cost-effective.
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March 4, 2021

LKAB Minerals invest £1.4M to reduce transport miles of limestone filler into asphalt markets

LKAB Minerals have invested £1.4M at their Stockton-on-Tees plant to supply and manage limestone filler for the asphalt market in the North East of England and Scotland.
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March 2, 2021

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for MagnaDense

With more sustainability focus – An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) issued and published for MagnaDense.
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February 23, 2021

Gypsol screeds launched in Australia

March 2021 saw the first installation of Gypsol Anhydrite screed in Perth, Western Australia!
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February 16, 2021

New home installed with Gypsol HTC

In January, Gypsol HTC screed was installed to the ground floors of a new self-build home in North Lincolnshire, UK.
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February 4, 2021

Interpreting your soil analysis

Basic soil tests, failure to interpret results properly, and poor recommendations – it’s easy to see where we can come unstuck with soil analysis.
Industry insights

December 17, 2020

The mine, the food and the environment

“It’s a matter of achieving a sustainable raw-materials or materials supply. Here, ReeMAP is a good example”
News

December 11, 2020

Leadership Appointments at LKAB Minerals

International mining and minerals group LKAB is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Wilson as CEO of Industrial Minerals. Rowan Elliott will assume the role of Managing Director of LKAB Minerals Ltd. effective from the 1st January 2021.
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December 10, 2020

Gold medal sustainability awarded to LKAB Minerals

“We are honoured to receive another EcoVadis gold medal for our sustainable business,” says Anders Lundgren Chief Operating Officer.

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500 jobs created when LKAB extracts critical minerals from mining waste

A call for action to extract REE’s in Europe

Lower EU limits for cadmium in food advantage for the production of sustainable mineral fertilisers

BBA Certification awarded to Gypsol Floor Screeds

Circular business models are worth billions to LKAB

Short lead times with Gypsol Complete

Safety Theme Week in China

LKAB Minerals launches online learning platform

Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates UK Head Office renovation

Exploration confirms potential for producing mineral fertiliser and rare earth elements

LKAB in China certified for sustainable mineral and product sourcing

Calcium – the forgotten nutrient

LKAB Minerals invest £1.4M to reduce transport miles of limestone filler into asphalt markets

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for MagnaDense

Gypsol screeds launched in Australia

New home installed with Gypsol HTC

Interpreting your soil analysis

The mine, the food and the environment

Leadership Appointments at LKAB Minerals

Gold medal sustainability awarded to LKAB Minerals

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