Updated roadmap for a competitive fossil-free mining and minerals industry in Sweden
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | SveMin AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 600 000 |
| Project duration | May 2021 - June 2022 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The updated roadmap provides a overview of the CO2 emissions and energy needs today, forecasts for 2035 and 2045 and measures required to reach the industry´s climate goals. The roadmap describes the projects that are underway in the industry and identifies research project - and innovation needs to realize the plans, from politics and decision-makers as well as from the industry. It highlights the mining industry´s products as enablers for climate change and calculations of the climate benefits that the Swedish mining industry contributes today and how this can increase in the future.
Expected long term effects
The industry´s climate change will require large amounts of electricity.The goal of fossil-free mining 2035 requires rapidly increased electrification, automation and digitization as well as the phasing out of fossil fuels. Vehicles and work machines need to be replaced with electric and battery-powered alternatives. The 2045 goal of climate-neutral processes and fossil-free energy use will require major technological shifts such as battery development, CCS and CCU, hydrogen production and the team. Today´s electricity demand of 5 TWh will grow to 74 TWh in 2045.
Approach and implementation
The roadmap is a strategic project within the framework of Fossilfritt Sverige. The project was led by Svemin and a steering group with representatives from the member companies and Swedish mining innovation has assisted the project. Compilation of facts and analysis of data has been carried out by Sweco and Material Economics on behalf of Svemin. The roadmap was launched on 21 June 2022 in hybrid format. A panel with representatives from the companies and parliamentarians discussed the conclusions from the roadmap. The roadmap will be translated into English and launched in Brussels.