Mining has been of great importance in Sweden throughout modern history, and ore production has been rising significantly in recent years. Sweden is one of the EU's leading producers of ores and metals. Mines currently in operation produce iron ore, sulphide ore and gold, but other minerals can also be found in sufficiently large quantities for profitable mining. There is an ongoing permit process for an open-cast mine for rare earth minerals. Industrial Info is tracking more than 90 mining projects in Sweden, worth $8.5 billion.

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