Critical minerals news and insights

Discover all published articles, news and press releases from LKAB Minerals.

News

June 9, 2021

Short lead times with Gypsol Complete

Last week saw our first Delivery of Gypsol Complete binder to Notts Contractors in Yelland Barnstaple in the South West of England.
News

June 2, 2021

Safety Theme Week in China

In line with the Safety Theme Week campaign — LKAB staff in China, Shanghai and Tianjin, held a series of activities and events in week 12, 2021. The Safety Theme Week also included 3rd parties and suppliers.
News

May 28, 2021

LKAB Minerals launches online learning platform

Following on from a successful year of digital webinars and seminars in 2020, we are excited to launch the next phase in our digital services; the LKAB Minerals online learning centre.
News

May 18, 2021

Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates UK Head Office renovation

A groundbreaking ceremony on the 13th May 2021 marked the beginning of a £2m renovation and extension of LKAB Minerals UK Head Office, based in Derby.
News

March 31, 2021

Exploration confirms potential for producing mineral fertiliser and rare earth elements

After having dramatically ramped up exploration activities, LKAB can now present the positive result: significant phosphorus mineral resources. “With a circular business model, we have the potential to supply European farmers with fossil-free and cadmium-free phosphorus mineral fertiliser, and the cleantech industry with rare earth elements” says Leif Boström, Senior Vice President Business Area Special Products, LKAB.
News

March 26, 2021

LKAB in China certified for sustainable mineral and product sourcing

The SA8000 certification has been awarded to LKAB Trading, based in China, for its socially responsible supply chain management. This means all minerals and products procured through LKAB Trading is certified to comply with global standards for issues such as; child labour, occupational health and safety, and discrimination.
News

March 25, 2021

Calcium – the forgotten nutrient

The latest soil status report from NRM showed that 44% of the soil samples they analysed up to May 2020 were deficient in Calcium, yet resolving the problem can be quick, easy and very cost-effective.
News

March 4, 2021

LKAB Minerals invest £1.4M to reduce transport miles of limestone filler into asphalt markets

LKAB Minerals have invested £1.4M at their Stockton-on-Tees plant to supply and manage limestone filler for the asphalt market in the North East of England and Scotland.
News

March 2, 2021

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for MagnaDense

With more sustainability focus – An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) issued and published for MagnaDense.
News

February 23, 2021

Gypsol screeds launched in Australia

March 2021 saw the first installation of Gypsol Anhydrite screed in Perth, Western Australia!
News

February 16, 2021

New home installed with Gypsol HTC

In January, Gypsol HTC screed was installed to the ground floors of a new self-build home in North Lincolnshire, UK.
News

February 4, 2021

Interpreting your soil analysis

Basic soil tests, failure to interpret results properly, and poor recommendations – it’s easy to see where we can come unstuck with soil analysis.
Industry Insights

December 17, 2020

The mine, the food and the environment

“It’s a matter of achieving a sustainable raw-materials or materials supply. Here, ReeMAP is a good example”
News

December 11, 2020

Leadership Appointments at LKAB Minerals

International mining and minerals group LKAB is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Wilson as CEO of Industrial Minerals. Rowan Elliott will assume the role of Managing Director of LKAB Minerals Ltd. effective from the 1st January 2021.
News

December 10, 2020

Gold medal sustainability awarded to LKAB Minerals

“We are honoured to receive another EcoVadis gold medal for our sustainable business,” says Anders Lundgren Chief Operating Officer.
News

November 2, 2020

Talga, Mitsui and LKAB confirm intent for joint development of the Vittangi graphite mine and battery anode production

Talga, Mitsui and LKAB have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI), with the intent to jointly develop the Talga project to realisation, after delivery of a Detailed Feasibility Study in 2021.
News

October 20, 2020

ReeMAP video

The demand for minerals and metals is higher than ever.
Industry Insights

October 15, 2020

Fossil-free mineral fertilizer vital for agriculture

”Input materials are an important part of the striving towards fossil-free agriculture. Lifecycle analyses of one kilo of wheat show that as much as a third of the carbon-dioxide footprint comes from mineral fertilizer,” explains Claes Johansson, Lantmännen’s head of sustainable development.
News

September 29, 2020

Launching a European alliance to secure access to critical raw materials

Today the European Union is launching the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), that LKAB is a partner of, with the ambition to secure access to sustainable raw materials, advanced materials, and industrial processing know-how.
Press release

September 28, 2020

LKAB plans a fossil-free industrial park for recycling mine waste and producing critical raw materials

In the ReeMAP project, of which the aim is to develop technology for recycling mine waste, LKAB also plans to produce input materials, including hydrogen, and to electrify processes and thereby virtually eliminate carbon dioxide emissions in mine-waste recycling.

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Short lead times with Gypsol Complete

Safety Theme Week in China

LKAB Minerals launches online learning platform

Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates UK Head Office renovation

Exploration confirms potential for producing mineral fertiliser and rare earth elements

LKAB in China certified for sustainable mineral and product sourcing

Calcium – the forgotten nutrient

LKAB Minerals invest £1.4M to reduce transport miles of limestone filler into asphalt markets

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for MagnaDense

Gypsol screeds launched in Australia

New home installed with Gypsol HTC

Interpreting your soil analysis

The mine, the food and the environment

Leadership Appointments at LKAB Minerals

Gold medal sustainability awarded to LKAB Minerals

Talga, Mitsui and LKAB confirm intent for joint development of the Vittangi graphite mine and battery anode production

ReeMAP video

Fossil-free mineral fertilizer vital for agriculture

Launching a European alliance to secure access to critical raw materials

LKAB plans a fossil-free industrial park for recycling mine waste and producing critical raw materials

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