New agglomeration lab in Luleå

Reduced environmental impact

For the mining and metals industries, among others, agglomeration is an important process that contributes to better material handling, improved product quality, efficiency and reduced environmental impact in the production of metallic products.

"This investment that Swerim has made is an important piece of the puzzle to support the industry towards reaching the goal of competitive, sustainable industry according to agenda 2030", says CEO Pontus Sjöberg, Swerim.

In simple terms, agglomeration is a process whereby raw materials such as iron ore, copper concentrate and coal are compacted to lumps or pellets. This is done using methods which vary depending on the material and application. The benefits include lower production costs, less use of virgin raw materials and reduced need for landfilling.

"For our partners in industry, our lab offers many possibilities for testing and development", says Chuan Wang, head of the Recycling and Environment group at Swerim. "Together, we are working for a more sustainable industry".

Photo: Magnus Stenberg, Luleåfotografern