LKAB invests in demo plant for earth metals Luleå LKAB's Board of Directors has decided to build a demonstration plant for the processing of phosphorus and rare earth elements in Luleå. It is an investment of SEK 800 million.
Innovators of the Year for using seaweed Luleå Kristiina Oksman and Linn Berglund, at Luleå University of Technology, have been awarded the Innovator of the Year prize for their work with biobased materials, of which one product will be commercialised in Norway.
SSAB and Parmaco to build in fossil-free steel Luleå Swedish steel producer SSAB and Finnish Parmaco are partnering to build the world's first concept building in fossil-free steel.
LKAB postpones the transition in Kiruna Kiruna The state-owned mining company LKAB is postponing investment in a new iron sponge plant in Kiruna until the 2040s. However, the Hybrit plans for Malmberget remain unchanged.
Construction investments increase most in Norrbotten This year, construction investments in Norrbotten will increase by 15% according to a forecast from the trade association Byggföretagen. This is the largest increase in Sweden.
Swedish-Finnish hydrogen project to apply for EU funding Luleå The Nordic Hydrogen Route hydrogen project may apply for co-financing from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Energy).
Sunpine has grown the most among impact companies Piteå The Piteå-based company Sunpine has increased its turnover the most among Swedish impact companies.
State company proposed to operate Malmbanan Luleå A study by the consultancy Sweco proposes a financing solution for the ore line Malmbanan through a new state company.
Railcare in five-year agreement with LKAB Luleå The Swedish rail specialist Railcare has signed a five-year agreement with the mining company LKAB's subsidiary LKAB Malmtrafik for the transportation of raw materials. The agreement is worth a total of SEK 350 million.
Swedish Transport Administration chooses western alternative Luleå The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has completed its investigation into the route of the Norrbotniabanan railway in Luleå. They will favour a western alternative.