Swedish Mining Innovation

Ore we there yet?

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Ore We There Yet? is a podcast exploring the hidden metals in your everyday life — like the 75 elements packed into your smartphone — and what Sweden, as a leading tech nation, is doing to transform the global mining industry. Taking a rock-to-metal perspective, we speak with guests at the forefront of research and innovation to uncover the projects shaping a more sustainable and resilient mining sector. They unpack the progress made, the remaining gaps, and the challenges — and solutions — driving the shift towards truly circular, sustainable devices. This podcast was recorded between May and...

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Episode 3: Ore we there yet? 26.09.2025 37:04

In this episode, we’re talking about innovation drivers. What actually sparks innovation in an industry like mining and how do you turn good ideas into real progress? We also discuss: - What does it take to create system-level change? - Can collaboration really drive competitiveness? - And what doesn’t work? Guests in this episode are Charlotte Andersson, Programme Director of Swedish Mining Innov...

Episode 2: Ore we there yet? 26.09.2025 35:04

In this episode, we're joined by professor Lena Abrahamsson from Luleå University of Technology and innovation and diversity expert Melinda From, at national research institute RISE. They are both breaking new ground in promoting diversity and social sustainability in mining and we’ll be digging into a topic called inclusive innovation and the social impact of mining on communities. We’ll also be...

Episode 1: Ore we there yet? 26.09.2025 32:57

The main question of this episode is how technology is changing the way we extract, process, use and recycle these metals. Learn the journey of the metals inside the gadget you're currently using to listen to this podcast, what Sweden as a leading tech nation is doing to transform the raw material supply chain and the journey towards circularity. Our guests are Jenny Greberg, VP Technology at LKAB...