National Minerals Strategy

Country / jurisdiction: Sweden · Year: 2013 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

The National Mineral Strategy aims to increase competitiveness of the Swedish mining and mineral industry and ensure that mineral resources are used in a long-term sustainable way, taking into account ecological, social and cultural dimensions.

Within the Strategy, the government identifies five strategic objectives supported by 19 proposed measures:

1) A mining and minerals industry in harmony with the environment, cultural values and other business activities

Survey and analyse the extraction and recycling potential of Swedish metal and mineral assets

Establish a reporting system for shot rock production data

Create a manual for consultation between the reindeer and mining industries during permitting processes

Develop, compile and disseminate examples of how the cultural environment in Bergslagen can be utilised by the mining and tourist industries

2) Dialogue and cooperation to promote innovation and growth

Implement a programme for exchange of knowledge and experience and coordination when new large-scale mines are being established

Create a manual for municipalities where mines are to be established

Review obstacles preventing an increase in housing production to meet the expansion of the mining industry

Develop methodology for regional material supply planning

Establish a national minerals forum to promote dialogue, knowledge exchange and coordination

3) Framework conditions and infrastructure for competitiveness and growth

Follow-up and evaluate current initiatives to shorten environmental permitting lead-times

Pilot a comprehensive plan to support municipalities in their detailed planning work

Use experience from FFI to develop electric propulsion systems for trucks on the road

4) An innovative mining and minerals industry with an excellent knowledge base

Implement a biometric subject review of the mining and minerals research area

Increase knowledge about the role of geology in society and highlight the industry as a workplace

Regional skills platforms are to draw up plans for how to meet the long-term skills supply needs

5) An internationally renowned, active and attractive mining and minerals industry

Analyse Sweden’s attractiveness as a mining country, from an international perspective

Investigate the conditions for establishing a communication and marketing platform to present activities for greater internationalisation

Propose ideas for how Sweden and Swedish enterprises can contribute to a sustainable mining industry in developing countries

Sound out countries for more in-depth contacts at government level

Official source: https://www.government.se/contentassets/78bb6c6324bf43158d7c153ebf2a4611/swedens-minerals-strategy.-for-sustainable-use-of-swedens-mineral-resources-that-creates-growth-throughout-the-country-complete-version#:~:text=The%20Swedish%20minerals%20strategy%20takes,demand%20for%20metals%20and%20minerals.