Research projects on Ore Geology
The group is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in mineral exploration and characterization. Our key research areas include mineral system analysis and ore genetic modelling, resource characterization and tools development, geometallurgical characterization and modelling, and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research. In addition to our specialized focus, the group adopts a multidisciplinary approach and strong industry collaboration, leveraging advanced multi-scale and multi-dimensional experimental facilities and technical excellence in various ore deposit types, to translate our findings into actionable solutions for the mining sector.
Current projects
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Viscaria Cu-Co spacetime
A multi-chronometer approach to date the Viscaria Cu-Fe ± Co deposit, Kiruna. Results will constrain the timing of Cu mineralization at Viscaria and refine the tectonic spatiotemporal framework for this type of Cu deposit in the Northern Norrbotten ore province.
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EIS – Exploration Information System
The EIS project (Exploration Information System) is a multi-partner research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research program (grant agreement no. 101057357).
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VectOre – Exploration criteria for polymetallic sulphide mineralizaton and industrial carbonate
The project is a unique collaboration between the metal-producing industry (Boliden) and the carbonate-mining industry (Björka Mineral), aiming at improving exploration criteria for polymetallic sulphide deposits (Zn-Pb-Ag) and carbonate deposits (calcite and dolomite). Both are spatially associated...
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Exploiting Minerals in Mining more Efficiently with Artificial Intelligence
Fürth, Luleå, Berlin, Santiago de Chile: Numerous ore deposits have diminishing concentrations of mineable ore. In order to access the remaining ore, the mining industry uses elaborate procedures that consume large amounts of energy and water.
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Rävliden VMS
Textural and chemical characterization of sulphide minerals for improved beneficiation and exploration, Skellefte district, Sweden
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NEXT – Develop innovative exploration concepts and technologies
The goal of NEXT Horizon 2020 is to develop new geomodels and novel sensitive exploration technologies which are fast, cost-effective, environmentally safe and socially accepted.
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Common Earth Modelling of the Kiruna Mining District
Three-dimensional geological modelling, at deposit/district scale, has become an essential tool in geosciences, with especially vital applications in the field or ore geology. 3D models in general, and common-earth models integrating various datasets in particular, allow for more accurate geological...
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PRISMAS/Hydrotrans – migration of geologically stored hydrogen in bedrock
Hydrogen (H2) is key to the electrification of industrial processes and implementation requires large-scale H2 storage.
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INSURANCE - Technology development for CO2 capture and the potential for geological storage
Within the project INSURANCE (Utilization of industrial residues for an efficient geological BECCS) we develop a more energy effective technology for capturing biogenic carbon dioxide from the industry for later storage in the Swedish bedrock. The project builds on the BECCS technology (Bio-Energy w...
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ECO2GEOS – Economic assessment of the CO2 geological onshore storage potential in Sweden
ECO2GEOS – Economic assessment of the CO2 geological onshore storage potential in Sweden
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TAILOR-MADE - Use of mine tailings for CCS/DAC
The industrial green transition causes a larger-than-ever demand of metals. Now researchers in ore geology and biochemical process engineering at Luleå University of Technology will identify for the first time the potential of typical Swedish mine tailings, to be utilized and beneficial for the clim...
Completed projects
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MetalIntelligence
Geometallurgical characterization of a complex base metal ore
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Arctic Tests - a sustainable testbed in an arctic environment
Arctic Tests offers tests for environment, mankind and mineral. Here we bring together students and ...
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Gellivare 4D
MULTI-SCALE 4-DIMENSIONAL GEOLOGICAL MODELLING OF THE GÄLLIVARE AREA, NORTHERN SWEDEN
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Falun Mine
Structural evolution, geochronology, hydrothermal alteration and geometallurgical aspects of the Fal...
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SUPRIM
SUPRIM stands for SUstainable management of PRIMary raw materials through a better approach in Life ...
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Stratiform Zn-Pb-Ag-(Cu)
Conceptual Modelling and Exploration Criteria for Stratiform Zn-Pb-Ag-(Cu) Deposits in Bergslagen, S...
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ARN - Alternative mineral raw materials in northern Sweden
With the development of the society, the mining industry of northern Sweden is a leading contributor...
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Microanalysis of magnetite
Development of scanning electron microscopy and micro analysis with respect to LKAB processes.
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MAP - Micro Analytical Prospecting
By micro-analytical studies of selected ores, we generate a new tool (method) that allows exploratio...
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REEcover
Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from magnetic waste in the WEEE recycling industry and tailings from...
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Rockliden VMS
The Rockliden ore characterisation project is part of the work package 1 (Geometallurgy and 4D geolo...
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3DGeoChem
3D Geochemical Model of Ore Deposits in the Skellefte District
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Future mining industry in Norrbotten - an engine for innovation and community
The demand for metals on the world market rises, and the Swedish as well as the international mining...
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Gold Insight
Tracing Gold-Copper-Zinc with advanced microanalysis.
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NanoOre
Nano-scale characterization of ore minerals for an optimized metal extraction process (NanoORE)