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New European raw materials act – good, but too narrow

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– It is very gratifying that our issues are now being given more focus, it is absolutely central to securing Europe’s access to socially important raw materials and reducing our import dependence, says Maria Sunér, CEO of Svemin, who at the same time sees some concern about the act.

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Nominate for the Janne Kempe Scholarship Fund

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Svemin annually awards one or more degree projects related to the mining industry with a scholarship from the Janne Kempes Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund rewards one or more degree projects that are related to and have significance for the mining industry.

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Mining industry: We can save the world 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions

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Sweden is at the beginning of a green industrial revolution. And it’s fast. So fast that the mining industry have now updated our Climate Roadmap. – With the right political conditions, we can lay the foundation both for the implementation of the Swedish industry’s roadmaps and, through exports, for the whole of Europe’s green transition, says Maria Sunér, CEO Svemin.

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Natura 2000 examination finally moved - same protection, better process

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The government is now tackling the Natura 2000 problem and abolishing the requirement for a Natura 2000 permit before a processing concession. This was announced by Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation, Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson at a press conference on Friday morning. The change is welcomed by the industry, which has requested this for several years.

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