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Upcoming review of Swedish permit processes  

A new study of mining permits in Sweden highlights important issues with relevance for the ongoing debate on permitting processes. The results, which will be presented in September 2024, aim to contribute to…

2024-06-26

RockSigma and NorrSpect had the most promising innovative ideas 2024

The last Innovation Idea Competition is now over, and the competition offered many great and innovative ideas. During the pitch event, the innovators had the opportunity to refine their ideas and demonstrate why…

2024-06-14

Play for Change

Initiatives that creates cultural value for many – and the need for more genuine collaboration between the cultural sector and industry. This was the theme of the event Play for Change in Luleå, where…

2024-06-12

International participants and organizations from Finland to Australia

Swedish Mining Research & Innovation Days 2024 – Annual summit in Luleå It was two days in Luleå filled with discussions, presentations and networking on the latest research advances, common challenges and the…

2024-05-22

Mining Lunch event in Örebro

Last week Örebro University hosted an event focused on biodiversity in the mining industry. Two expert presenters, Sara Carlsén from Boliden and Matt Baida from VAST Landscape Architectures, discussed their research projects and…

2024-05-22

PhD Student Network in Bergslagen

Our PhD Student Network went on a three day tour around Bergslagen on the theme: Balancing cultural heritage, resource extraction and environmental values in historic mining areas. Day 1 – The first stop…

2024-05-20

Christina Lee about her lic and the pros of a PhD student network

Hi Christina, and congratulations on achieving your licentiate! How does it feel to reach this milestone? Thank you! It feels a bit surreal – it was something that seemed so far away when I started…

2024-04-17

Our last Innovation Idea Competition – Your last chance to win

Do you have an innovative idea that can make a difference and contribute to a sustainable mining industry? Take the opportunity to compete for SEK 600,000 to realize your idea. This will be…

2024-04-15

Say hello to our new Communications strategist!

We are happy to introduce Lars Teglund as our new Communications strategist. Lars is an expert in both digital tools and organizing events, and will strengthen the team in both Swedish Mining Innovation…

2024-03-25