Annual and Sustainability Report 2024

We create competitive advantages through innovation

We create competitive advantages through innovation

The year 2024 has been characterised by major challenges, including a tragic fatal accident, problems on the Iron Ore Line, production disruptions and falling iron ore prices. At the end of the year, however, all production facilities were up and running again.

33 bn

Sales of SEK 33 billion in 2024.

8,7 bn

Operating profit reported for the financial year 2024.

4,4 bn SEK

SEK 4.4 billion in proposed dividend for the owner, the Swedish state.

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External factors

Conditions in the world around us

Geopolitics, regulatory conditions, the infrastructure in Sweden and the needs of the local communities are important external factors that govern LKAB’s operations.

Market

The market determines investments in new technology

The iron and steel industry is facing significant changes, with requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increased geopolitical uncertainty and lower steel consumption in China.

Strategic direction

Focus on efficiency and innovation

Since its inception over 130 years ago, LKAB has through innovation streamlined the production of iron ore products and, step by step, increased the value added by processing in order to remain competitive in the market.

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Sustainability

Our sustainability work during the year

Our strategic goals for sustainable value creation for the period 2022–2030 support the vision of leading the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future.

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Meet some of our employees

Our success is built on our committed and knowledgeable employees. With a strong corporate culture and innovative working methods, we ensure future competence and competitiveness.