Swedish Mining Innovation

Innovation and the future of sustainable mining – highlights from our Program day! Today, project leaders and innovators from Swedish Mining Innovation came together to showcase their projects – from sustainable recycling of critical metals to cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies. – Many of the projects we’re seeing today, such as battery and critical metals recycling, weren't even on the radar when the program began. Now, we're funding a wider range of circular solutions to meet the pressing demands of society's transition, says Charlotte Andersson, Program Director at Swedish Mining Innovation. The power of networking was clear right from the start. Even before the day had officially begun, Catrin Edelbro from Itasca had already forged new connections. – I came here to listen and learn, but within just five minutes, I made a valuable contact. We quickly saw the potential for future collaboration – Chalmers tekniska högskola has a need, and we have a product that could be a perfect fit, even though it hasn't been tested for this specific purpose before. While he focuses on the finer details of rock analysis, I work on the bigger picture with the entire rock mass. It's a true day of networking, with many attending just to listen and explore new opportunities for collaboration, says Catrin Edelbro. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Together, we’re building a greener future for the mining industry. Abdalla Saafan Alexander Hansson Anuttam Patra Cathrine Cecilia Wästerlid Clive Wynne Daniel Pacurar Erik Hagenrud Frida Holst Henric Berner Jan Gustafsson Jenny Köhler Johan Björkquist July Ann Bazar Karin Högdahl Laura Nina Bettoni Lawrence Hooey Lena Abrahamsson Lotta Sörlin Magnus Löfstrand Magnus Evertsson Malin Suup Martin Magnusson Mathias Forss Mattias Bäckström Mehdi A. Parian Michelle Åhlén Mohamed Elsadek Oskar Lundberg Savka Dineva Simon Larsson Sofia Larsson Sussie Gylesjö #UlfAndersson #YangZou Tobias C. Kampmann Ida Langborg

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⛏Digging deep Innovation Drivers: The underrated social innovation catalyst Are field trips really just breezy social events, offering a participants a break from the daily work and change of scenery? In fact, they powerful arenas for transformative social innovation, enabling participants to engage with real-world challenges, collaborate across diverse groups, and cultivate new ways of thinking that drive societal progress. To enable this momentum, Swedish Mining Innovation has arranged themed learning tours for graduate students, PhD students, mining district public officials and industry R&D professionals. – In a time where the world faces increasingly complex problems, field trips offer a powerful method for cultivating the mindset, skills and communities needed to drive transformative change. Through immersive learning, participants not only broaden their perspectives but also leave with a renewed sense of possibility, equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, says Niclas Dahlström, social innovation lead and senior project manager Swedish Mining Innovation, Swedish Metals & Minerals and LTU Business Finding the future For graduate students and PhD students the trips are also a means to connect young professionals with the inspiring challenges and leading players in the field. – One of the key objectives is to give a broader perspective of the industry, and the role of mining in society. We want to create meetings places for PhD students from all universities and mining-related research topics in Sweden, regardless of if it is Natural, Engineering, or Social Sciences, says Nils F Jansson, associate professor in Ore Geology at Luleå University of Technology and leader of the Swedish Mining Innovation #PhDNetwork that currently has nearly 100 members from 13 universities. As part of a larger project, non-profit Georange has led the learning tour aimed at municipal organisations and public officials in mining districts such as Kiruna kommun, Pajala Kommun, Gällivare kommun, Lindesbergs kommun, Ljusnarsberg, Hedemora kommun, Askersunds kommun, Jokkmokks kommun, Haparanda stad, Lycksele Kommun, Malå Kommun, Norberg, Norsjö kommun, Skellefteå Sweden, Skinnskatteberg, Storumans kommun, Övertorneå kommun and Älvsbyns Kommun. The purpose is to support municipalities in their work to ensure that mining and mineral projects contribute to positive community development and welfare. – I think it is important to meet others in the same situation, exchange ideas with others and find other skills that you may need and can contact for help, Anna Kumpula, Georange chairman and project lead. ⛏Digging deep is a glimpse into some of the many things that the program has contributed to, helped create or enabled since the start in 2013. Sign up to Digging Deep monthly newsletter: http://bit.ly/499z6w8 With support from Vinnova, Swedish Energy Agency and Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development.

"Safe and Sustainable Transport in Reindeer Husbandry Areas" - a project carried out by Sattajärvi Sameby, Kaunis Iron, Boliden, LKAB, Volvo Trucks, Luleå University of Technology and LTU Business closed with promising results earlier this year. Now, the project can continue to build on this progress through new funding from Vinnova, Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development and Swedish Energy Agency through Swedish Mining Innovation. - The project leads to increased knowledge in society about reindeer husbandry and the mining industry. By extension, we hope that the project will inspire others to collaborate on difficult challenges and conflicts of interest. These challenges can be found anywhere in society and I am convinced that we need more concrete examples and knowledge of how to engage in dialog and collaborate to jointly find solutions, says David Kero, project manager at LTU Business.

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📣Last chance to register for the PhD Student Network workshop in Skellefteå, on the theme "Metals in 2045: What is your part? - The Skills Needed to Realize the High-tech Green Industries". 📅 14-15 November, Skellefteå (deadline to register is this sunday, October 27) 👩🔬👨💻 Doctoral students are important for the sector. You are part of the solution to the skills shortage facing the sector. You also play a crucial role in the innovation and growth of the mining industry. Join us for an engaging workshop that builds upon the success of the 2022 event in Skellefteå. This time, we are diving deeper into the high-tech green transition, focusing on career development and recruitment. The workshop is open to network members. Why join the network❓ ▪️ be invited to workshops in exciting locations in Sweden ▪️ Become part of a research network ▪️ Get opportunities for collaboration with other PhD students ▪️ Career opportunities are opened up ▪️ Gain a broader perspective on the industry and the role of mining in society ▪️ Build a professional network ▪️ Awareness of current challenges facing the industry and society ▪️ Input on how their research fits into the bigger picture of an integrated and dynamic commodity value chain ▪️ No travel and accommodation costs. Swedish Mining Innovation covers the costs of networking activities. ▪️ And more… Interview with network coordinators Nils F Jansson and Filip Simán, where they highlight the importance of the PhD network: https://lnkd.in/dYVt24g7 Travelogue from previous workshops: 🚌 https://lnkd.in/daFT245a 🚐 https://lnkd.in/dUhRNBCj 🔎✏️ Find out more and join the network here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqM7tSP Network workshop organized by coordinators Nils F Jansson and Filip Simán. Funded by Vinnova, Energimyndigheten and Formas, ett forskningsråd för hållbar utveckling

🙋♀️Lotta Sartz from our Bergslagen node, represented Swedish Mining Innovation during the PiiA Impact & Innovation Summit, last week. She highlighted some important takeaways from the event. Take look! 👇 💡The importance of integrating business development into project planning from the start. Technological innovation must be paired with a strong business strategy to ensure sustainability. 💡The growing demand for traceability, and the role that digital product passports will play in facilitating circularity in the industry. 🤝The importance of strengthening collaboration with the Nordic countries, especially in sectors like mining and steel. 🌍One discussion centered on how the innovation system can continue to meet industry challenges as SIP PiiA comes to a close. The panel collectively emphasized the importance of international collaboration and exploring new ways to carry projects forward within the innovation ecosystem. "Looking ahead, I advocated for increased use of visualization tools like XR and VR. These technologies could enhance operator safety and public understanding of the mining sector. To truly 'connect to the underground', we must use these tools to not only train operators but also to educate society about the vital need for metals and minerals", says Lotta Sartz, Senior Project Manager, Swedish Mining Innovation Bergslagen. Funded by Vinnova, Energimyndigheten and Formas, ett forskningsråd för hållbar utveckling.

#DiggingDeep #October: 🔎 The underrated catalyst for social innovation Are field trips really just breezy social events, offering a participants a break from the daily work and change of scenery? We think not. – In a time where the world faces increasingly complex problems, field trips offer a powerful method for cultivating the mindset, skills and communities needed to drive transformative change. Through immersive learning, participants not only broaden their perspectives but also leave with a renewed sense of possibility, equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow says Niclas Dahlström, social innovation lead and senior project manager in Swedish Mining Innovation and Swedish Metals & Minerals. In our latest #DiggingDeep we get key stakeholder insights from some of the tailored field trips for students, researchers, small and medium enterprises and R&D decision-makers arranged by Swedish Mining Innovation.

Wrapping up energizing and busy days at the Euromines #MMH2024 We're thrilled to meet so many inspiring change-makers from our industry and innovation ecosystem. Niclas Dahlström Swedish Metals & Minerals

Thank you Smart Exploration Research Center, Nordic Iron Ore AB, Alireza Malehmir, Uppsala University, Ronne Hamerslag, Monica Schön and Emma Bäckström for a lovely day at #Blötberget. It was an excellent wrap up for this year’s Mining@ORU, focusing on the mining ecosystem in Bergslagen. Örebro University AI Impact Lab @ ORU Swedish Metals & Minerals