Pioneering facility for sponge iron in Gällivare

In northern Sweden, a revolution is taking shape. LKAB and Gällivare, a place with a long history of mining operations, are now at the center of the industry's transition towards a sustainable future.

Learn more about carbon dioxide-free sponge iron

Together with Vattenfall and SSAB, we have been running HYBRIT since 2016, an initiative with the aim of creating a completely fossil-free value chain from the mine to finished steel – both a huge technological advance and a vision of a sustainable future for the iron and steel industry. This is not just a local matter: it will have a major impact on Norrbotten, Sweden and the entire global mining industry.

Next up: Demonstration plant

Now we’re taking the next step, with the construction of a first production facility for carbon dioxide-free sponge iron at our industrial area in Malmberget. By using hydrogen from renewable energy instead of coal in the process, carbon dioxide emissions can be practically eliminated.

Learn more about the HYBRIT Demonstration Project

Support from the Swedish Energy Agency

The HYBRIT initiative, and the construction of the demonstration plant, has received support from Industriklivet, the Swedish Energy Agency's program to support the transformation of Swedish industry.

Positive decision on support for LKAB and HYBRIT

Permits a key

In June 2026, the Land and Environmental Court granted an environmental permit for our continued and expanded operations in Gällivare – marking a critical milestone for our future.

Learn more about the new environmental permit

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