Articles about Mine research

New maintenance model increases productivity in mines

The harsh working environment in the mines wears heavily on materials and machinery with high maintenance costs as a result. Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have in the Harshwork project developed a model that will facilitate material selection and maintenance, which in turn can reduce downtime and increase productivity.

Test bed for safer and more efficient mines

An integrated, smart test bed for the mining industry will be developed within the framework of a new project. Vinnova funds the project and Luleå University of Technology coordinates. – The goal is to get safer mines and a more efficient mining, says Thomas Gustafsson, professor of Control Engineering and project coordinator.

Can sustainability management increase social acceptance for mining?

Improved sustainability performance; socially, environmentally and economically. This is the purpose of the project "Walk the talk", a collaboration between Luleå University of Technology and Swedish the mining industry.

Possible to extract more from existing mines

To extract metals and industrial carbonates from the same mine would reduce the amount of waste while at the same time increasing the economic benefit. In a project, researchers at Luleå University of Technology are investigating the geological conditions for broadening the production in existing mining areas.

Social issues in focus when mines are modernized

The European mining industry is changing but its image as dark, dirty and dangerous remains. New technology can increase safety and result in positive changes in work environment. But as mines modernize, research is needed that includes the people who will use their new systems.

Residues from the pulp industry can provide more environmentally friendly mines

Susanne Nigéus is a PhD student in applied geochemistry at Luleå University of Technology, and she is investigating whether green liquor dregs may be a suitable material for use as an additive to making a natural till denser. In a new project, a sample area with a mixture of green liquor dregs and till has been used to cover mining waste.

In the media: LTU is still hoping for a test mine

Luleå University of Technology is working on the fact that the mine in Kaunisvaara will also contain a so-called test bed. A research activity to test from train brakes to explosive technologies and environmental measures.

One step closer to test bed for mining technology in Pajala

There will be an in-depth preliminary study for the establishment of an Arctic Test facility at the Kaunisvaara mine in Pajala municipality.

In the media: Fights for a test facility in Pajala

The geology professor Pär Weihed is one of the initiators of a mining research facility in Pajala. The project received the prime minister's blessing just before the holidays. Now the future is on an environmental state. At the same time, the professor moves to Uppsala to become Head of The Department of Engineering Sciences.

In the media: Ministers visit Kaunisvaara

The visit also includes Professor Erik Höglund from Luleå University of Technology and Northland Bankruptcy Manager Hans Andersson.

In the media: Government prepared support test mine in Pajala

The Government is prepared to support the design of a test activity in the abandoned mine in Kaunisvaara. This is what Minister Mikael Damberg says to SVT Norrbotten.

Published:27 February 2016
Updated: 11 October 2019
By:IT
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