Draft:LKAB Minerals
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| Company type | Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | , Sweden |
Key people | David Högnelid - Vice President Minerals[1] |
| Products |
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Number of employees | 330 |
| Parent | LKAB |
| Website | lkabminerals.com |
LKAB Minerals, formerly Minelco AB is a subsidiary of LKAB (Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag), is a state-owned Swedish mining company and Europe’s largest iron ore producer. [2] [3]Established in 1989 under the name Minelco AB. In 2013, the company was rebranded as LKAB Minerals. [4]The headquarters of LKAB Minerals is located in Luleå, Sweden.
History[edit]
LKAB Minerals was initially established to diversify the market reach of its parent company's iron ore products, the company has therefore grown through rebranding and acquisitions.[5]
Establishment[edit]
LKAB Minerals was originally founded as Minelco AB in 1989. The primary goal was to find and develop new markets for LKAB's iron ore products. Over the years, the company has diversified its product range and expanded its market reach globally.
Rebranding[edit]
In 2013, Minelco AB was renamed LKAB Minerals which represented a closer integration with its parent company, LKAB. [6] Over the years, LKAB Minerals has diversified its operations through a series of acquisitions, which include companies specializing in industrial minerals and processing technologies.
Operations[edit]
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LKAB Minerals operates deposits, processing facilities, and offices in 12 countries, including locations across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As of 2024, the company employs over 330 people and it has been part of mineral discoveries, including Europe's largest known deposit of rare earth metals at Per Geijer. [7]This deposit also includes phosphorus, which is listed as a critical mineral by the European Union.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
LKAB Minerals Official Website
References[edit]
- ^ "David Högnelid appointed Vice President Minerals at LKAB". News Powered by Cision. June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Sweden discovers largest rare earth deposit in Europe". Al Jazeera.
- ^ "Swedish mining company discovers Europe's largest rare earth element deposit". Yahoo News. January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Bloomberg - LKAB Minerals B.V." www.bloomberg.com.
- ^ "LKAB Minerals to acquire Francis Flower | Agg-Net". www.agg-net.com. October 10, 2018.
- ^ "LKAB Minerals | Industrial Mineral Solutions for Our World". LKAB Minerals.
- ^ "LKAB identifies Europe's largest deposit of rare earth metals in Lapland; Per Geijer - Green Car Congress".
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