LKAB launches rare earth pilot plant in Luleå; seeks price guarantees for scale-up

LKAB has started its pilot plant for rare earth metals in Luleå, Sweden, a step toward reducing European dependence on Chinese supply. The company signals that government price guarantees may be necessary to justify full-scale investment, citing international precedents. The outcome will test Europe's ability to secure critical minerals domestically.

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