The Company

The Minelco Group

The Minelco Group is internationally active in the market of industrial minerals with a leading position within a number of product applications. The Group is part of the Swedish company LKAB, one of the world’s leading producers of highly upgraded iron ore products, providing millions of tonnes annually to a worldwide market. LKAB started operations in 1890 and is an international, high-technology minerals group with a strong commitment to new technology, research and development.

People and know-how

Minelco’s people make the difference. As a knowledge-based company, Minelco strongly believes that skills development and its human capital are fundamental to the company’s long-term success. Expertise in materials and processes comes from Minelco’s experienced people working around the world and from the parent company’s extensive R&D operations.

Business concept

Minelco develops, produces and markets minerals customised for industry worldwide. Ownership of world-class assets forms a foundation for long-term stability, making Minelco a strong and reliable partner. 

From mine to end user

Since Minelco was founded in Sweden in 1989, the company has developed into an international group with multifaceted expertise of industrial minerals. Minelco customises quality minerals for use in the development of industrial applications. The philosophy is to build growth on a foundation of high quality, world-class assets, direct contacts with customers and in-depth application knowledge. Highly efficient logistics are central to the company's culture, and Minelco maintains tight control of materials, from source to end user, to ensure quality and consistency.