LKAB applies for three strategic projects in the EU for mining and upgrading rare earth metals
LKAB is now applying to make the iron ore mine in Gällivare, the planned industrial site in Luleå, where LKAB will separate phosphorus and rare earth metals, and the large deposit of rare earth metals in Kiruna strategic projects in line with the EU's Critical Raw Material Act.The aim of the EU's Critical Raw Material Act is to secure Europe's supply of critical minerals via increased production within the EU as well as through diversified supply chains. Underlying this, among other factors, are the geopolitical situation and a dramatic increase in demand for certain minerals, not least to