[SMM Iron & Steel] Sweden’s LKAB Reports 14% Year-on-Year Increase in Pellet Output

Published: Feb 11, 2026 09:18

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On February 10, 2026, Swedish mining giant LKAB reported that its iron ore pellet production rose by 14% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2025. The company continues to prioritize high-grade, carbon-efficient pellets for the European market. This increase comes as SSAB’s fossil-free steel project in Luleå was officially recognized as a "strategic zero-emission project," further integrating the Swedish mining-to-steel value chain.

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