Historic permit application decisive for the green transition in the north
LKAB today submitted an historic environmental permit application that is necessary for beginning the company's transition in Gällivare. In addition to continued mining and processing operations, the permit covers, among other plans, the establishment of HYBRIT's first demonstrator plant and a new apatite plant for extracting phosphorus and rare earth elements from current waste streams.This is a crucial step towards a dramatic reduction in emissions within the global iron and steel industry and securing access to the critical raw materials which are essential for realising the climate