SGU Advocates for Lifting Uranium Mining Ban in Sweden

The Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) has expressed its support for lifting the current ban on uranium mining in Sweden. The organization argues that the ban distorts competition both within the EU and globally and complicates the extraction of other critical metals necessary for the energy transition. They believe that with Sweden’s resource-rich geology and robust environmental legislation, the country can play a critical role in supplying Europe with essential metals for the green transition. As of now, since 2018, uranium extraction has been prohibited, which SGU opposes, highlighting the need for a change to manage the country’s mineral resources effectively.