2024 has been a year with many important events that have played a role in our work for a sustainable future.
Production of Quicklime Temporarily Paused in Röyttä
Early in 2024, the production of burnt lime was temporarily paused at SMA Mineral's facility in Röyttä. However, throughout the year, the production of slaked lime has continued to operate.
In 2025, extensive renovations will be carried out on both the kiln and other equipment, with the aim of resuming production in mid-2026. The restart will also lead to the recruitment of new personnel.
Collaboration with Infinium
SMA Mineral and eFuel specialist Infinium reached an agreement in the spring with the intention of promoting the development of the companies’ planned projects in Mo i Rana, Norway.
According to the agreement, the Infinium facility will use the carbon dioxide produced by SMA Mineral at the planned ZEQL facility as raw material for its eFuel production.
Visit to the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget)
In June, the management of SMA Mineral met with representatives from the Norwegian Stortinget for a presentation of our joint project with eFuel producer Infinium in northern Norway’s Mo i Rana.
The collaboration involves a joint facility for the production of carbon-neutral burnt lime and synthetic jet fuel with extremely low carbon intensity.
Ministerial and County Governor Visit to Persberg
In mid-March, Defence Minister Pål Jonson and County Governor Georg Andrén were welcomed to SMA Mineral's head office in Persberg. The visit aimed to spread knowledge about SMA Mineral's operations, with a particular focus on the situation of the lime industry in terms of raw material supply. Later, a lunch seminar was held in conjunction with the Swedish Parliament for the same purpose.
Decision on Permit Application for Limestone Mining at Stucks
SMA Mineral has decided to apply for a new permit for limestone extraction at our quarry at Stucks in northern Gotland. The limestone is needed for steel production in the Nordic region to avoid the need for shipping limestone long distances from, for example, Southern Europe or North America. At Stucks, there is limestone suitable for steel production, and the size of the deposit would meet the needs of Sweden’s and Finland’s steel production for the next 200 years.
Focus on Change at our Conference
In mid-September, employees from SMA Mineral gathered in Sunne, Värmland, for a conference with a clear focus on change.
During the conference, key events from the operations were highlighted and discussed, as well as ideas and thoughts regarding the company's vision and strategy.
New Strategic Goals
During the fall, the board, on the recommendation of the management, decided to introduce four additional new strategic goals. All of these goals concern sustainability and are a result of the dual materiality analysis.
The new goals focus on the areas of Personal Safety, Corporate Culture, Biodiversity, and Critical Raw Materials.
Meeting with Norway's Minister of Energy
In December, SMA Mineral met with Norway’s Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, to discuss the electricity supply for the planned ZEQL facility in Mo i Rana.
The minister highlighted the project in Mo Industripark as an example of sustainable industrial development.
