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LKAB

International mining and minerals group

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Headquarters: Luleå, Sweden
Founded year: 1890
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 2,500–5,000
Industry: Iron & Steel

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Latest news about LKAB

In short: LKAB reported declining earnings due to high costs and currency effects, but secured major permits and discovered massive ore deposits.

Company announcements

August 25 LKAB

LKAB founds new smelter

The new facility ensures stable production and increases volumes while enabling future manufacturing of rare earth metals.

August 13 LKAB

LKAB's result decreased during the second quarter of 2026

Currency effects and increased costs weighed on operating profit to SEK 63 million, despite stable volumes. Two important environmental permits were granted during the period.

June 29 LKAB

LKAB extinguished fire at the pellet plant KK2

No personal injuries were reported. The rescue service ended the operation at 16:45 on June 29.

June 15 LKAB

LKAB granted environmental permit for Gällivare operations

The Land and Environmental Court approved permit for continued and expanded mining, including a demonstration plant for fossil-free sponge iron and apatite processing.

Media coverage

September 14 Realtid

LKAB makes huge find - more than the last 100 years combined

The state-owned mining company LKAB reports a significantly worsened result for 2025. A weaker dollar and soaring costs for the societal transformation in Kiruna have cost billions, while...

August 12 Affärsvärlden

LKAB reports extremely sharp profit decline

State-owned mining giant LKAB reports reduced revenue and a nearly wiped-out operating profit in the second quarter compared with the same period last year.

August 6 ProcessNet

LKAB convicted after fatal accident – forced to pay record amount

It is now clear that LKAB has been convicted of work environment offenses following the fatal accident at the Kiruna mine and that the company will pay a record corporate fine.

August 1 Dagens PS

LKAB's sensational find: "More than in 100 years"

Kaunis Holding is preparing a stock market listing to pave the way for continued expansion - but the timing is still unclear. The board of the mining company Kaunis Holding has decided...

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