Sweden as Europe’s #1 mining country – the role of research and innovation, and challenges in the immediate future
Wednesday May 29, 2024 13:40 - 14:00 Conference hall
Exhibitor: Svemin AB
Speaker: Maria Sunér
The Swedish mining and mineral industry play a central role in the ongoing climate transition. Significant investments in innovative environmental technology, recycling and fossil-free industrial processes promote growth throughout Sweden. Access to sustainably produced metals and minerals is also a prerequisite for Europe's green transition, while securing access is one of Europe's greatest challenges. But there are challenges. What needs to happen in the areas of R&D, social inclusion, policy and regulations, and skills supply to achieve the mission? What needs to be added in the form of innovation and collaboration? And what do we need from the political side, in Sweden and EU?
Lecturers
Maria Sunér SpeakerExhibitor
CEO
Svemin AB
Ms. Maria Sunér is since 2019 the CEO of Svemin, the Swedish Association for Mines, Mineral and Metal Producers. Ms Sunér has a profound background from the business and energy sectors, and has held several positions at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, as well as for the Swedish Association of Energy producers. She has also worked for the Worldbank and the energy company Eon. Ms Sunér holds a M.Sc. in Chemical engineering, is a honorary member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering, vice chair of EIT Raw Materials as well as member of the Executive Committee of Euromines.