apatite

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apatite projects

chemXplore tracks 1 project producing apatite, of which one is active.

  1. 1 project Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 expansion.

Latest news on apatite

3 November 2026
LKAB begins testing at Luleå demonstration plant for rare earths and phosphorus

Operational testing starts to validate extraction of all 17 REEs and phosphorus from iron‑ore residual streams; SEK 800m demo plant completed; permits progressing.

13 August 2026
LKAB Q2 2026: Earnings hit by USD hedging and higher costs

Stable production and deliveries but lower sales and operating profit due to USD hedging losses and higher energy, maintenance and urban transformation costs; two key permits granted.

15 June 2026
LKAB granted environmental permit for expanded Malmberget operations

Court allows continued and expanded mining and processing in Malmberget, including a demo fossil-free sponge iron plant and an apatite processing line for Luleå supply.