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MJ Sweden Supplement 02/09: 06 Feb 2009

Sweden is one of the EU’s leading producers of ores and metals. It is, for example, by far the biggest producer of iron ore in the EU, and among the leading ones when it comes to the base metals and precious metals.

SWEDEN: at a glance

Essential information about Sweden's geography, climate, population, mining activity and more.

Sala Silver Mine

The mining industry in Sweden has a long history, with the earliest records dating as far back as the 13th century.

Base and precious metals exploration

Details of active Swedish base and precious metal exploration projects.

Continental Precious Metals

In the Östersund district in northern Sweden, Continental holds exploration licences covering 143km2 of Alum shale.

Uranium

Why have several companies shown considerable interest in Swedish uranium prospects during the past few years?

Mawson Resources: Uranium Exploration

Mawson’s uranium exploration focus is on the Hotagen uranium province in central western Sweden, where 95% of the prospective ground is held by the company.

Mineral hunt

Since 1967 there has been a national competition called Mineraljakten (‘mineral hunt’). All members of the public, except professional explorers, can participate.

Swedish Minerals Act

The Act is applicable to exploration and exploitation on land regardless of its ownership.

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