Our transformation

We are embarking on the biggest change in LKAB's 130-year history. Together, we have taken the lead in the global transformation of the iron and steel industry. We will set a new world standard for mining, produce carbon-free sponge iron and extract critical minerals.

The greatest transformation in our 130-year story is also the largest industrial project in Swedish history.
We will contribute to reduced global carbon-emissions corresponding to Sweden’s entire emissions today.
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We have secured mineral assets that guarantees the future for ourselves and our region beyond 2060.
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Our strategy

Based on our vision and mission, our strategy paves the way for zero carbon-dioxide emissions from our own processes and products by the year 2045.

Towards a zero-emission future

Three areas of innovation

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Carbon-free sponge iron

We will produce carbon-free sponge iron, giving customers access to sustainable raw materials for fossil-free steel.
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A new world standard for mining

Through increased automation, digitalisation and electrification, we set a new world standard for sustainable mining.
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Critical minerals

From today’s mining waste, we will extract rare earth elements and phosphorus to make Europe more self-sufficient and circular.
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Environmental permits crucial

Our chances of succeeding with the green transition rely on faster, more efficient, and more predictable permitting processes.

Learn more about LKAB and permits
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Pioneering facility being built in Gällivare

The industrialisation of the HYBRIT technology begins in Gällivare, where plans are being made for a first plant for production of 1-1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide-free sponge iron.

Learn more about the HYBRIT Demonstration Project
Learn more about the demo plant

News from the transformation

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Our contribution to the climate

Our mining and processing are already among the most climate-efficient in the world, but we will improve even further for the future of our planet.

LKAB and the climate

Learn more about what's happening at our locations

Gällivare

Gällivare is where our transformation begins, with the construction of a first production plant for carbon dioxide-free sponge iron.
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Kiruna

Home to the world’s largest underground mine for iron ore, mining innovation in Konsuln, and Per Geijer, Europe’s largest REE deposit.
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Svappavaara

Familiar. Team-focused. Solution-oriented. Innovative. In Svappavaara, we currently extract iron ore in the open-pit mine of Leveäniemi.
Luleå

Luleå

Luleå is home to both our head office and one of our ports. Here we also plan to build a state-of-the-art industrial park for REE.

Narvik

Narvik is LKAB’s gateway to the world. Here, iron ore transported via the Iron Ore Line and the Ofotbanen railway is loaded for further transport across the globe.
Plant with HYBRIT sign.

What is Hybrit?

In the Hybrit initiative, we are joined by SSAB and Vattenfall in revolutionising our industry. We will use fossil-free electricity and hydrogen to produce steel.

hybritdevelopment.se

More on LKAB

What we do

We sell iron ore, minerals and speciality products, but we also develop the communities and regions in which we operate.
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Our work for the environment

We continuously take preventive measures, organise consultations, and monitor our own work and report to the authorities.
Nya Kiruna centrum

Urban transformation

As you read this, two cities in northern Sweden are moved and transformed.

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