Reducing emissions could create up to 3,000 new jobs in Arctic Sweden says mining group
LKAB, a state-owned mineral and mining group, wants to invest 400 billion kronor to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions through changing to a new hydrogen-based process.
The initiative could create up to 3,000 new jobs annually for the coming 20 years in Kiruna and Gällivare, the company says.
If the plan gets approved by the Swedish parliament it could become the biggest industrial venture ever in the country.
For more on LKAB’s plans, listen to Radio Sweden’s full report
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