The region holds one of the most mineralized mining districts in the world, and the Skellefteå area is brimming with highly competitive expertise in this field. A majority of Sweden’s academic and professional units is present here, along with a number of world-class producers specializing in mining equipment, machinery and software. But despite the fact that the mining industry is well developed, there is still room to expand as only some 20% of the mineral resources are currently exploited.
