LKAB (Luossavaara‑Kiirunavaara AB) is a Swedish state‑owned mining and minerals company headquartered in northern Sweden. The group is one of Europe’s leading producers of upgraded iron ore, mining in the Kiruna and Malmberget orefields and processing ore into high‑grade pellets and fines for the steel industry. Logistics are integrated via rail links to the ports of Luleå (Sweden) and Narvik (Norway).
For the chemical and materials value chain, LKAB produces industrial minerals and is developing processes to recover critical raw materials—including rare earth elements, phosphorus and fluorine—from existing mining streams and by‑products. These initiatives aim to increase European supply security while improving resource efficiency and reducing waste. The company also supports decarbonization of iron and steel through technology development and partnerships focused on low‑carbon feedstocks and circular production.
Customers include steelmakers and industrial manufacturers in Europe and globally, with products used in steel production, fertilizers, and specialty applications. LKAB operates under strict environmental and permitting frameworks typical for mining and processing in the Nordic region.
