Swedish Metals & Minerals, for a resilient metal and mineral supply

The innovation program Swedish Metals & Minerals is one part of Sweden’s strategic innovation plan for the 2030’s, Impact Innovation. This is a joint initiative of the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, Vinnova and the Swedish metals and mining industry.

The program’s mission statement:
Swedish Metals & Minerals shall ensure a sustainable and resilient metal and mineral supply on behalf of a wider societal transition.

Swedish Metals & Minerals has the task of increasing and securing the availability of metals and minerals while, at the same time, reducing the planetary footprint deriving from extraction and production. Minerals and metals extracted or recycled shall generate the maximum useful function and the minimum waste possible.

The program works to achieve an enhanced collaboration in the value chain both nationally and internationally. It also strives to design business models, policy proposals and social innovations that pave the way to solutions that align with the mission of Swedish Metals & Minerals.

Swedish Metals & Minerals is led by Jernkontoret in co-operation with Luleå University of Technology, LTU Business, Sustainable Steel Region, Svemin, Svenska Gjuteriföreningen, Svensk Aluminium and Örebro University.

The program also engages stakeholders within production industry, higher education, research institutes, district councils, regional administrations, industry organisations, trade unions and government agencies and authorities.

Program director for Swedish Metals & Minerals:

Maria Swartling, Sustainable Steel Region
email: maria.swartling@susreg.se