Thank you for joining us in Luleå!
On 14–15 May 2025, representatives from across Sweden’s mining and minerals ecosystem gathered in Luleå for the final edition of Swedish Mining Research & Innovation Days. The event marked a significant moment: the last major conference hosted by Swedish Mining Innovation – and a launchpad for the next chapter, the national innovation programme Swedish Metals & Minerals.
Across two days, the programme offered reflection, foresight and dialogue – from lunar drilling and AI to moss-based remediation and social innovation. Participants also explored the Innovation Showroom, featuring 12 exhibitors including startups, networks and research projects – all contributing to a sustainable and resilient mining and minerals sector. The first day ended with the networking reception The Smelter Social.
With the theme Digging Deep, we explored achievements, milestones and the road ahead through three key lenses: Future Technology, Innovation Drivers and Societal Sustainability.
A heartfelt thank you to all Program Office staff, past and present, as well as to our speakers, exhibitors and participants. Your engagement, questions and encouragement made this event truly special. While this was our final summit, Swedish Mining Innovation continues until the end of 2026 – and we hope to see you again through ongoing collaborations and upcoming activities in Swedish Metals & Minerals.
Stay tuned and follow Swedish Metals & Minerals, to be part of what’s next!
The agenda from May 14 – 15, 2025
Presentations and materials
Here you can find the presentations from the event. The list is continuously updated:
Innovation Drivers
MineStorage – Maria Säfström, Head of ESG
Flasheye – Martin Blaszczyk, Project and Account Manager
RAMP up! Joining forces under the new Raw Materials Partnership – Tobias Kampmann, Program Manager, Vinnova
Future Technology: Environmental Performance
Environmental challenges of today – water and waste – Malin Suup, Section Manager Hydrometallurgy & Water treatment, Boliden
Re:Moss – Daniel Pacurar, Founder & Executive Chairman, Boreal Orchards AB
LCA in mining – Legal and international outlook – Christina Jönsson, Vice president Marketing manager, RISE
Future Technology: AI in Mining
Amy Loutfi, Professor, Örebro University
Bergforsk Award 2025
Bergforsk Foundation’s Award 2025 for the best Master’s and Licentiate Thesis
Apatite-REE characterisation of the Fabian ore body – Best Master’s Thesis – Nadja Lundberg
Future Technology: Space Mining & Deep Mining
Towards Space Mining – Thoughts and Opportunities – René Laufer, Professor and Head of Subject Space Systems, Luleå University of Technology
What could we take back to Earth? – Jari Joutsenvaara, Project Manager, University of Oulu
Deep Mining – Mikael Svartsjaern, Principal Engineer, ITASCA Sweden
Societal Sustainability
The Metal Paradox and Gender Equality in the Industry – Melinda From, Acting Vice President Prototyping society, RISE
ATTRACT – Roadmap for attractive, inclusive and safe mining – Lena Abrahamsson, Professor and Head of Subject, Luleå University of Technology
Safe, sustainable transport in reindeer husbandry area 2.0 – David Kero, Project Manager, LTU Business
Research and Innovation Initiatives
Swedish Energy Agency – Jenny Köhler, Programme Manager
Advancing Scientific Excellence: Funding Programmes and Forthcoming Calls – Julie Oommen, Senior Research Officer, Swedish Research Council
Join our Mission! Open calls – Swedish Metals & Minerals – Lawrence Hooey, Technology Manager, Swedish Metals & Minerals
View event photos
Photos: Elin Emborg, LTU Business
