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SGU-funded research provides answers on treating DDT with fungi
Since 2021, the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) has been working together with SLU and Sveaskog in a dedicated research effort aimed at investigating whether DDT contamination in surface soils can be degraded using fungi. The project was carried out in the form of a doctoral position at SLU and has now resulted in the thesis “DDT in historically contaminated soil from Swedish forest nurseries – treatment with white-rot fungi.”
3 June 2026
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Unique 3D models reveal potential for additional ore in Riddarhyttan
With a new series of geological 3D models of the Riddarhyttan ore field, the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) shows that there is potential to discover new ore deposits in the area. The region is well known for its iron and copper deposits but also contains cobalt, molybdenum and rare earth elements.
27 March 2026
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SGU finds suitable locations for carbon dioxide storage – more research needed
The Geological Survey of Sweden has, on March 13, presented the agency’s final report from the governmental carbon capture and storage (CCS) assignment regarding the identification of suitable locations for geological carbon dioxide storage. The assignment’s full name in Swedish is “Geologisk lagring av koldioxid i Sverige” and “Geological storage of carbon dioxide in Sweden” in English.
20 March 2026
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SGU thanks everyone at PDAC 2026 and invite you to our webinar on exploration in Sweden
The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) warmly thanks everyone who visited our booth at the PDAC Convention.
5 March 2026
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Meet Us at PDAC Convention 2025
The PDAC Convention, the world’s largest annual event for the mining and exploration sector, takes place in Toronto, Canada. The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) will be present at booth #405. Meet our experts and learn more about Sweden’s strong geological potential and the advantageous conditions for exploration and mining in the country.
1 March 2026
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New occurrences with critical raw materials found during mapping in Småland
The aim of the mapping project SGU is conducting in northeastern Småland and southeastern Östergötland is to investigate and sample the bedrock with a focus on occurrences of critical and strategic raw materials, and to improve our understanding of when and how these formed. The investigations under 2025 have discovered additional occurrences with critical raw materials.
18 February 2026
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Exploration newsletter February 2026
What´s up in the exploration and mining industry in Sweden? Find out by downloading the latest issue of Exploration Newsletter.
9 February 2026
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New data from SGU enhance understanding of critical minerals
The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) is conducting several interdisciplinary projects focused on mapping energy-, battery-, and innovation-critical metals and minerals. A new report presents geological data from Västernorrland County that improves knowledge of how Sweden’s bedrock was formed.
22 October 2025
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Exploration Newsletter September 2025
What´s up in the exploration and mining industry in Sweden? Find out by downloading the latest issue of Exploration Newsletter.
10 September 2025
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Sweden’s attractiveness as a mining country has increased significantly
The Canadian think tank Fraser Institute conducts an annual survey targeting the mining industry. The survey evaluates a variety of factors, including how attractive different countries are for mining investment. In this year's survey, Sweden is ranked sixth, which is a significant increase compared to the previous year.
11 August 2025