Tag: LKAB
HYBRIT to make hydrogen-reduced sponge iron
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have recently produced the world’s first hydrogen-reduced sponge iron at a pilot scale. The technological breakthrough in the HYBRIT initiative eliminates around 90% of emissions in conjunction with steelmaking.
SSAB–LKAB–Vattenfall takes step toward fossil-free
SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall are taking a decisive step toward fossil-free steelmaking with the start-up of HYBRIT’s globally unique pilot plant for the production of fossil-free sponge iron.
HYBRIT for the construction of a demonstration plant
SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall are taking the next important step to be the first in the world with a value chain for fossil-free steel.
LKAB applies for test permit
Sweden-based LKAB has applied for a permit from the County Administrative Board of Norrbotten, Sweden, to start test mining an iron ore body of 300,000mt in Mertainen, near Svappavaara.
New iron ore mine at Gruvberget
LKAB has announced that it has been granted an environmental permit for the new mine at Gruvberget, India.
New iron ore mines
LKAB plans to open an open-pit mine at Gruvberget near Svappavaara, 60km SE of Kiruna during the H1 of 2010.
Metso’s contract with Kiln project complete
Kiruna, a remote region in the northernmost part of Sweden, is home to the iron ore palletizing plant at Svappavaara owned and operated by LKAB.
