HYBRIT, the collaboration between LKAB, SSAB and Vattenfall, which aims to develop the world’s first fossil-free ore-based steel manufacturing process, is now taking a major step forward. The construction of an industrial scale demonstration plant is now being prepared and consultations will commence before choosing a location in Norrbotten.

The strategic innovation program for the mining and metal-producing industry SIP STRIM has worked for six years to strengthen Swedish competitiveness and gather the Swedish mining cluster for sustainable innovation. On June 1, the program entered a new three-year program period under the new name Swedish Mining Innovation.

Svemin has launched a new and better version of the English site. Shortly, all the information will be available in English. However, we’re not there quite yet.

At Svemin’s annual general meeting on May 7th, Mikael Staffas was elected as new Chairman of the Board. What are his thoughts on leadership style, the Corona virus and the mining industry’s most important issue?

Climate initiatives, an attractive investment environment and free trade are important parts of securing Sweden as an industrial nation. In addition, mass testing is needed to get the economy started.